Associations to the word «Aversion»

Wiktionary

AVERSION, noun. Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.
AVERSION, noun. An object of dislike or repugnance.
AVERSION, noun. (obsolete) The act of turning away from an object.
AVERSION THERAPIES, noun. Plural of aversion therapy
AVERSION THERAPY, noun. A form of psychological treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to some form of discomfort.

Dictionary definition

AVERSION, noun. A feeling of intense dislike.
AVERSION, noun. The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting her gaze meant that she was angry".

Wise words

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