Aversion and Esteem

Aversion

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

Esteem is an antonym for aversion in topics: liking, loving, dislike.

Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Esteem

Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers

Aversion is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

How words are described

good good aversion good esteem
particular particular aversion particular esteem
genuine genuine aversion genuine esteem
deep deep aversion deep esteem
Other adjectives: great.
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