Gadit

aversion

Definitions
1nounA strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something or someone.
She has a strong aversion to spiders and avoids them at all costs.
His aversion to loud noises makes him avoid crowded places.
Many people have an aversion to public speaking.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
aversio
Word parts
a- (away) + vertere (to turn)
Originally meant
turning away
Background
The word 'aversion' comes from the Latin 'aversio', which means 'a turning away'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, reflecting a strong dislike or desire to avoid something.
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