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Aversion vs Adversion - What's the difference?

aversion | adversion |

In obsolete terms the difference between aversion and adversion

is that aversion is the act of turning away from an object while adversion is an adverting or turning towards; attention.

As nouns the difference between aversion and adversion

is that aversion is opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike while adversion is an adverting or turning towards; attention.

aversion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.
    • Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip.
  • An object of dislike or repugnance.
    • Pushy salespeople are a major aversion of mine.
  • (obsolete) The act of turning away from an object.

    • Synonyms

    * (fixed dislike) antipathy, disinclination, reluctance * (object of repugnance) abomination

    Related terms

    * averse

    See also

    * adverse

    Anagrams

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    adversion

    English

    Noun

  • (obsolete) An adverting or turning towards; attention.
    • (Webster 1913)