Synonyms and Antonyms of aversion
1
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
- I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed
abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred
allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure
appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use
2
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
- couldn't overcome her aversion to her brother-in-law and pointedly avoided his company
disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred
deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction
jaundice
affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion
bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency
appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
3
something or someone that is hated
- clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer
dread, hang-up, horror, phobia
bogey (also bogie), bugaboo, bugbear
adversary, enemy
annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve
beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart
delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure
favorite, like, preference
treasure
