Aversion and Contempt

Aversion

Aversion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

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Contempt and aversion are semantically related In some cases you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Aversion".

Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Usage example: my undying contempt for people who abuse animals

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Aversion and contempt are semantically related in disdain topic. Sometimes you can use "Aversion" instead a noun "Contempt".

clear	clear aversion	clear contempt
particular	particular aversion	particular contempt
similar	similar aversion	similar contempt
complete	complete aversion	complete contempt
Other adjectives: total, mild, genuine, deep, obvious, strong, actual, real, massive, extreme, great, general, outright.

Everybody who played any part in the running of the State, from First Minister to the garde champerte was invested in his eyes with a kind of mystical sanctity, and he felt nothing but contempt, aversion and disgust for those who, only if only once, transgressed beyond the bounds of law.

Source: Lawful Neutral

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