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AVERSIVE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word aversive. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word aversive. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for AVERSIVE

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abhorrent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

detestable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

• unequivocally detestable

disagreeable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not to your liking

adjective satellite

• unpleasant to interact with

• not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

disgusting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

distasteful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not pleasing in odor or taste

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

loathsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

nauseating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

off-putting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing annoyance or repugnance

• tending to repel

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

repellent
adjectiveadj
noun

• a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

• a chemical substance that repels animals

• the power to repel

adjective satellite

• serving or tending to repel

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

• incapable of absorbing or mixing with

repulsive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing the ability to repel

adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

• so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

revolting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

unappealing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings

• not able to attract favorable attention

unpleasant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

Best Hypernyms For AVERSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aversive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
disagreeable distasteful negative objectionable unpleasant

Alternatives for ABHORRENT

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