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Aversion vs Loathsomeness - What's the difference?

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Aversion is a related term of loathsomeness.


As nouns the difference between aversion and loathsomeness

is that aversion is aversion while loathsomeness is the property or nature that gives rise to revulsion, that inspires loathing.

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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    loathsomeness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The property or nature that gives rise to revulsion, that inspires loathing.
  • *1813 , (Percy Bysshe Shelley), Queen Mab , I:
  • *:Must putrefaction’s breath / Leave nothing of this heavenly sight / But loathsomeness and ruin?