Aversion
/əˈvɜːr.ʒən/noun
A strong feeling of dislike or repugnance.
Did you know?Aversion has ties to ancient beliefs about the power of emotions and their ability to repel or attract energies in the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aversio
“a turning away or avoidance”
Late Latin
Late Latin
aversionem
“a turning away or turning back, often in reference to feelings”
Old French
Old French
aversion
“dislike or repugnance, particularly in emotional contexts”
Middle English
Middle English
aversioun
“the state of turning away or feeling of strong dislike”
Modern English
English
aversion
“a deep-seated dislike or avoidance of something”