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Aversion
A strong dislike or disinclination toward something.
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Bill is going to buy Microsoft's word-processing software, but he has a strong aversion to choosing an earlier version because it has a significant number of bugs.
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Sounds Like
uh-VUR-zhən
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Looks Like
a version
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Remember This
The word aversion is commonly used with to (aversion to something) and often describes a strong dislike that affects choices or behavior.
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Other Forms
averseadjective
aversionnoun
aversivelyadverb
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Connect With
dislike, antipathy, repugnance, distaste, reluctance
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Note
Avoid confusing aversion with mere preference. Aversion expresses a strong disinclination or repugnance.
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Examples
- She has an aversion to crowds and prefers quiet, solitary activities.
- He develops an aversion to deadlines and often procrastinates as a result.
Synonyms
dislikedistasteantipathyrepugnanceloathing
Antonyms
affectionfondnesslikingpreferenceattraction
Etymology
From Late Latin aversionem, from Latin aversus 'turned away', from vertere 'to turn'. The prefix a- means away.
Mnemonic
A version you turn away from
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