Aversion

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /əˈvɜːʃn/
• GenAm IPA: /əˈvɝʒn/
• Hyphenation: aver + sion

Origin

From Latin aversio, possibly via French aversion

Full definition of aversion

Noun

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.

Synonyms

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

Related terms

• averse

Anagrams

• veraison