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allergy Synonyms

Another word for allergy

Choosing another word for allergy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

Usage Example

"She carries an epinephrine auto-injector at all times because of her severe peanut hypersensitivity."

Strongest
hypersensitivity
Strong
sensitivity
atopy
intolerance

• noun (Context 2)

A strong, informal antipathy or aversion toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The editor had a well-known aversion to clichés and overly ornate prose."

Strong
aversion
antipathy
dislike
distaste

Opposites of allergy

The opposite of allergy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

affinity
fondness
tolerance
predilection
immunity
See all opposites of allergy

• Nearby Words

allergenic
allergic
allergist
allergy
alleviate
alleviation
alley

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Allergy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/allergy
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