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Aversion

Uh-VUR-zhuhn

/ʌˈvɜːrʒʌn/

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aversion

Dictionary meaning

The act of turning yourself, or your gaze, away.

Examples

  • My children laughed at my aversion during gory scenes in the horror movie.

Synonyms: averting

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