aversion
/əˈvɜːʃn/
Meanings
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Noun
An intense dislike or fear for something.
- "She has an aversion to spicy food."
- "His aversion to public speaking made him shy."
Synonyms
abomination , antipathy , disinclination , reluctance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with aversionversion , reversion , perversion
Variants
List of all variants of aversion that leads to same resultaversion , aversions , aversion therapies , aversion therapy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French averter, 'turn away, avoid'.
Trivia
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The term 'aversion therapy' is used in psychology to help people overcome their fears or dislikes.
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Some people have an aversion to certain textures or tastes, such as the feeling of velvet or the taste of cilantro.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Phobia: Aversion is a stronger term than phobia, which refers to an extreme or irrational fear of something.
Quotes
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Diners who want to reduce the size of their environmental footprint might reassess their "aversion" to bugs, DeFoliart says.
- Janet Raloff,{it}Science News{/it},7 June 2008 -
A 16-year Monitor veteran with no previous combat experience, Tyson said she has yet to start reading newspapers on a regular basis because of her "aversion" to war news and does not like talking about it yet.
- Joe Strupp,{it}Editor & Publisher{/it},21 Apr. 2003 -
The answer was revealing in many ways. It showed his dark humor, "aversion" to sentimentality, keen understanding of the role that realism must play in a messy world, and somewhat less keen appreciation for the role that morality plays in sustaining a democracy's foreign policy.
- Walter Isaacson,{it}New Republic{/it},16 Dec. 2002
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'aversion' is often used to describe a character's strong dislike or fear towards something, such as a fear of the dark or a dislike of a particular food.
How to Memorize "aversion"
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visualize
- Visualize an intense dislike or fear towards something. Imagine yourself or someone else having a strong negative reaction to something.
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associate
- Associate the word 'aversion' with strong negative emotions or reactions.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the word 'A' and the word 'version' to remember the meaning of 'aversion'.
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