aversion
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈvɜrʒən/ · UK /əˈvɜːʃən/
aversion means: A strong dislike that makes you want to avoid something, sometimes without knowing why.
noun
STRONG DISLIKEC1
A strong dislike that makes you want to avoid something, sometimes without knowing why.
- He has an aversion to spiders.
- I developed a strong aversion to that smell.
- Her aversion to taking risks kept her from investing.
Questions about aversion
What does aversion mean?
A strong dislike that makes you want to avoid something, sometimes without knowing why.
What is aversion in other languages?
Türkçe: hoşlanmama · Español: aversión · Français: aversion · Deutsch: Abneigung · Italiano: avversione · 日本語: 嫌悪
How do you pronounce aversion?
In American English /əˈvɜrʒən/; in British English /əˈvɜːʃən/.
How do you use aversion in a sentence?
He has an aversion to spiders. I developed a strong aversion to that smell.
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