averse

Meanings

• adjective, noun, adverb

  opposed to or disliking something

  - "He is averse to spicy food."
  - "She has an aversion to heights."
  - "The company is averse to taking risks."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

disinclined , disliking , fromward , loath , reluctant , unwilling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with averse
reverses , caresses , apples , miserables

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Variants

List of all variants of averse that leads to same result
averse , aversely , averseness , aversenesses , averse to

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Forms

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aversion, aversive, aversely

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Etymology

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from Old French averser, averser 'turn away, avert, oppose, reject, dislike'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'averse' comes from the Latin word 'avertere', which means 'to turn away'.

2. The word 'aversion' comes from the same Latin root.

3. In some languages, the word for 'averse' is similar to the word for 'opposite'.

4. Having an aversion to something is a common human experience, and it can range from mild to debilitating.

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Related Concepts

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1. phobia: A strong and irrational fear of something, often accompanied by avoidance behaviors. A phobia is a more extreme form of aversion.

2. prejudice: An unjustified dislike or bias towards a particular group or individual based on their race, religion, gender, or other characteristic.

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Culture

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The term 'averse' is often used in medical contexts to describe a strong dislike or fear of something, such as a food, odor, or situation. In literature, the concept of being 'averse' to something can be a significant character trait or plot device.

How to Memorize "averse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person turning away or rejecting something. Imagine the word 'averse' written out and memorize its spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'averse' with the concept of opposing or rejecting something. Think of a strong dislike or fear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'averse': 'Away From Something Entirely Rejected'.

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