C1nounformalpsychologyemotions
US/əˈvɜːr.ʒən/
UK/əˈvɜː.ʃən/
a strong dislike of something, or a wish to avoid it
In context
She has a strong aversion to crowded places and noisy bars.
His aversion to risk made him keep all his savings in the bank.
Many children develop an aversion to vegetables at an early age.
Words that go with aversion
adjective + noun
- strong aversionHe has a strong aversion to authority.
- deep aversionThey share a deep aversion to conflict.
- natural aversionMost people have a natural aversion to pain.
noun + preposition
- aversion toHer aversion to flying limits where she can travel.
verb + noun
- develop an aversionSome patients develop an aversion to certain foods after treatment.
- overcome an aversionIt took years to overcome his aversion to water.
noun + noun
- risk aversionRisk aversion keeps many people from changing jobs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
aversion withCorrect: aversion to