aversion
əˈvɜːʒən
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Definition of aversion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionstrong feeling of dislike or opposition
  • She has an aversion to loud noises.
antipathy dislike repulsion
2.
pet hateobject of strong dislike or opposition
  • Spiders are a common aversion for many people.
antipathy dislike
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Expressions with aversion

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resistance to altering established routines or habits
Her change aversion made it hard to start a new diet.
tendency to avoid uncertain situations
Ambiguity aversion can influence decision-making in uncertain environments.
psychological treatment using unpleasant experiences to change behavior
Aversion therapy helped him stop smoking.
preference for avoiding risk when making choices
Her risk aversion made her choose the safer investment.

Origin of aversion

Latin, aversio (turning away)

Terms with aversion included in their meaning

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aversion
strongly disliking or avoiding something
negative sentiment
regarded with aversion or distaste
disgust
have a strong aversion or disgust
figurative
do something unpleasant despite aversion
dislike
cause someone to feel dislike or aversion
cause aversion
be distasteful or offensive to
emotion
feeling or showing aversion
inner reaction
feeling of aversion or distaste towards something

Examples of aversion in a sentence

  • There is a strong aversion to change in the community.
  • His aversion to broccoli was well-known.
  • She has a strong aversion to loud noises.

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  1. French:aversion, ...
  2. German:Abneigung, Antipathie, ...
  3. Italian:avversione, repulsione, ...
  4. Spanish:aversión, ...
  5. Portuguese:aversão, ...
  6. Chinese:厌恶, 厌恶对象, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌悪感, 嫌悪の対象, ...
  8. Arabic:نُفُور, كُرْه, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְלִידָה, אֵיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:отвращение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відраза, ...
  12. Hindi:घृणा, विरोध, ...
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