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Definition of aversion

aversion

/əˈvɝː.ʒən/
a · ver · sion
Adverb:aversely
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Plural:aversions
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Adjective:averse
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aversion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or repugnance toward something, accompanied by a desire to avoid or turn away from it.

Example

"He developed a strong aversion to crowds after living in the quiet countryside for years."

2

A person or thing that arouses intense dislike or that someone strongly wishes to avoid.

Example

"Dishonesty was her greatest aversion in both business and personal relationships."

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• Rhymes for aversion

• Nearby Words

averageness
averse
averseness
aversion
aversive
avert
avertable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin aversio ('a turning away'), from the verb avertere, composed of ab- ('from, away') and vertere ('to turn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aversion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aversion
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