Aversion and Attachment

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Aversion noun - A strong feeling of not liking or approving.

Usage example: couldn't overcome her aversion to her brother-in-law and pointedly avoided his company

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Attachment is an antonym for aversion in dislike topic.

Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Attachment noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

Usage example: I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers

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Aversion is an antonym for attachment in topics: fondness, affection, fastening, something joined.

rare	rare aversion	rare attachment
particular	particular aversion	particular attachment
similar	similar aversion	similar attachment
common	common aversion	common attachment
Other adjectives: complete, genuine, deep, obvious, small, strong, actual, real, massive, extreme, great, intense, unique, possible, apparent, further, odd, bizarre.

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