| Main Entry: |
aversion |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
dislike; opposition |
Synonyms: |
abhorrence,
abomination, allergy, animosity, antagonism,
antipathy, detestation, disfavor,
disgust, disinclination, disliking, displeasure,
dissatisfaction, distaste,
dread, hate, hatred, having no use for,
horror, hostility, indisposition, loathing, odium,
reluctance, repugnance, repulsion,
revulsion, unwillingness
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| Notes: |
aversion is something that originates from within, whereas adversity is something that originates from without; adverse is usually applied to situations while averse is used to describe a person's attitude |
Antonyms: |
affection, attachment, care, fondness, kindness, like, liking, love, sympathy
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