allergy [al-er-jee] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
allergy [al-er-jee]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: reaction to certain food, material, etc.
Synonyms: allergic reaction, aversion, hay fever, hypersensitivity, sensitivity, susceptibility, vulnerability
Main Entry: aversion
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: dislike; opposition
Synonyms: abhorrence, abomination, allergy, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, detestation, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, disliking, displeasure, dissatisfaction, distaste, dread, hate, hatred, having no use for, horror, hostility, indisposition, loathing, odium, reluctance, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, unwillingness
Notes: aversion is something that originates from within, whereas adversity is something that originates from without; adverse is usually applied to situations while averse is used to describe a person's attitude
Antonyms: affection, attachment, care, fondness, kindness, like, liking, love, sympathy
Example Sentences
  • The tweets also revealed allergy patterns, cancer rates, self-medication behavior and over-the-counter drug misuse.
  • Never underestimate the power of a springtime allergy.
  • The eyes give it away first, the telltale signs of allergy sufferers who have been zombies for about a week now.
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