aversion

• Substantivo que designa um sentimento forte de repulsa, desagrado ou oposição em relação a algo ou alguém.

A noun referring to a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or repugnance toward something or someone.

1. Strong dislikeB2formal

   A strong feeling of dislike or opposition towards something or someone.

   Aversão

   • She has a strong aversion to spiders.
   • He feels an aversion to public speaking.
   • Many people have an aversion to eating raw fish.

   Sinônimosabhorrenceantipathydetestationdislikedistastehatredloathingrepugnancerepulsionrevulsion

   Antônimosaffectionattractiondesirefondnessinclinationlikinglovepreference

2. Avoidance behaviorB2formal

   A tendency to avoid something due to dislike or fear.

   Aversão

   • His aversion to conflict makes him avoid arguments.
   • The child showed an aversion to vegetables.
   • Her aversion to crowds means she rarely goes to concerts.

   Sinônimosavoidancedisinclinationevasionreluctanceshunning