n. [ L. aversio: cf. F. aversion. See Avert. ]
Adhesion to vice and aversion from goodness. Bp. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mutual aversion of races. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
His rapacity had made him an object of general aversion. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ It is now generally followed by to before the object. [ See Averse. ] Sometimes towards and for are found; from is obsolete. [ 1913 Webster ]
A freeholder is bred with an aversion to subjection. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
His aversion towards the house of York. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is not difficult for a man to see that a person has conceived an aversion for him. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Khasias . . . have an aversion to milk. J. D. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pain their aversion, pleasure their desire. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]