aversion

aversion, strong dislike

noun ah-vehr-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin aversio, from avertere (to turn away)

Usage Note

Aversion is stronger than simple dislike and implies a visceral, almost physical repulsion. It typically takes the preposition pour or envers: avoir une aversion pour les araignées. A near-synonym is répulsion.

Examples

"Il a une profonde aversion pour le mensonge."

Natural Translation

He has a deep aversion to lying.

Literal Translation

He has a deep aversion for the lying.

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