noun (plural) as in strong fondness

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antipathy, aversion, dislike, detest

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Example Sentences

Example:The two countries had an antipathy towards each other, leading to a tense relationship.

Definition:A feeling of dislike or aversion that is present from the start, and usually remains constant over time.

From antipathy

Example:His aversion to spicy food was clear from the first bite of the meal.

Definition:A strong dislike for something, often physiological, and often leading to avoidance.

From aversion

Example:She had a dislike for the new office manager's work style.

Definition:A feeling of not liking someone or something, which may not be as strong as hatred.

From dislike

Example:He detested the politician, whose policies he found abhorrent.

Definition:To regard with intense dislike, abhorrence, or disgust.

From detest