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Meaning of 'averse' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Averse [ a.]
- Turned away or backward.
- Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant.
2 . Averse [ v. t. & i.]
- To turn away.

Meaning of 'averse' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . averse [ s]
Meaning (1):
- (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Example in sentence:
  • antipathetic to new ideas;
  • averse to taking risks;
  • clearly indisposed to grant their request;
  • loath to go on such short notice

Nearby Words:

ave ave maria ave mary avel avellane avena avenaceous avenage avener avenge

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