aversion

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əˈvɜːʃn/
• (America) IPA: /əˈvɝʒn/

Noun

aversion

1. Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

   Synonyms: antipathy, disinclination, reluctance

   Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip.

2. An object of dislike or repugnance.

   Synonyms: abomination

   Pushy salespeople are a major aversion of mine.

3. (obsolete) The act of turning away from an object.

Related terms

• averse
• avert

Translations

• French: aversion
• German: Abneigung, Vorbehalt, Widerwillen , Aversion
• Italian: avversione
• Portuguese: aversão
• Russian: отвраще́ние
• Spanish: aversión

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