aversion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin aversio, possibly via French aversion

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əˈvɜːʃn/, SAMPA: /@"v3:Sn/
• (GenAm) IPA: /əˈvɝʒn/, SAMPA: /@"v3`Zn/
• Hyphenation: aver‧sion

[edit] Noun

aversion (plural aversions)

1. Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

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

2. An object of dislike or repugnance.

   Pushy salespeople are a major aversion of mine.

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

[edit] Synonyms

• (fixed dislike): antipathy, disinclination, reluctance
• (object of repugnance): abomination

[edit] Related terms

• averse

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• adverse