Aversion and Predilection

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Aversion

Aversion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
Usage example: I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed
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Predilection is an antonym for aversion.
Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Predilection

Predilection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales
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Antonyms for Predilection
Aversion is an antonym for predilection.
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notable notable aversion notable predilection
particular particular aversion particular predilection
similar similar aversion similar predilection
natural natural aversion natural predilection
Other adjectives: specific, general, apparent, weird, strange, bizarre.
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