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be averse to

VERB
dislike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor avoid condemn deplore despise detest disapprove loathe regret resent scorn shun
STRONG
abominate contemn disesteem disfavor eschew execrate mind
WEAK
antipathize be allergic to be turned off to bear malice toward disrelish grossed out on have hard feelings have no stomach for have no taste for look down on lose interest in make faces at not appreciate not care for not endure not feel like not take kindly to object to shudder at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore approve be happy cherish face like love meet
VERB
mislike
Synonyms
WEAK
abhor abominate antipathize avoid be allergic to be turned off to bear malice toward condemn contemn deplore despise detest disapprove disesteem disfavor disrelish eschew execrate grossed out on have hard feelings have no stomach for have no taste for have no use for loathe look down on lose interest in make faces at mind not appreciate not care for not endure not feel like not take kindly to object to regret resent scorn shudder at shun

Example Sentences

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When asked, he said he wouldn't be averse to that but only if this appealed to the new manager and that he thought it unlikely.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Unlike his father who was said to be averse to flying, Kim has flown his personal Russian-made jet for some of his trips.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023

This group might be averse to a polar plunge, but, in just a matter of minutes, they will pull on dry suits, masks and scuba tanks and head out into the same chilly water.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

The Commanders’ 16th spot might be a logical meeting point, and Washington would not be averse to such a scenario.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023

Nodding, the witness answered, “I told them under normal conditions I would probably be averse to it. But with the magnitude of this crime I could probably vote in favor.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote