
Aversion
Emotional Weight
Aversion often carries a strong emotional feeling, more intense than just not liking something.

She felt a deep aversion towards injustice.
Subtle Refusal
Use 'aversion' to politely express refusal or dislike without being direct.

I have an aversion to attending such noisy events.
Behavioral Hint
Aversion suggests someone might avoid the disliked activity or object altogether.

His aversion to flying led him to travel by train.
Compare with
AbhorrenceAntipathyDetestationDisgustDislikeHatredLoatheRepulsionRevulsion
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