Aversion and Nightmare

Aversion

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

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

Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Nightmare noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

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Aversion and nightmare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aversion" instead a noun "Nightmare".

Nearby Word: nightmarish

full	full aversion	full nightmare
complete	complete aversion	complete nightmare
total	total aversion	total nightmare
standard	standard aversion	standard nightmare
Other adjectives: actual, real, massive, intense, famous, ultimate, weird, strange, bizarre, biggest.

Awful Wedded Life: Sheila's first marriage was a nightmare for her, thus her aversion to marriage.

Source: Video Game / Bar Oasis
Alicorns are an aversion: you only become an Alicorn if you're ready for the power, as being ready is why you become one not being ready means you stop half way and become a Nightmare.

Source: With Great Power Comes Great Insanity
Some console versions have infinite continues to boot, though 3's Xbox port is a jarring aversion, as using one of your very finite continues makes you restart the whole level, rendering the final mission an utter nightmare.

Source: Video Game / Metal Slug

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