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adj
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: disliking, disinclined, fromward, unwilling, reluctant, loath, antipathetic
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adj
Turned away or backward.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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adj
Aversant; of a hand: turned so as to show the back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
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verb
To turn away.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, rare, transitive
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History
From Latin aversus, past participle of avertere (“to avert”).
Across languages
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