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Abneigung

/ˈapˌnaɪɡʊŋ/
noun★Intermediate— disliking or aversion
formalinformal

A feeling of strong dislike or aversion toward someone or something.

Er empfand eine tiefe Abneigung gegen Lärm.

He felt a deep aversion to noise.

Ihre Abneigung gegen Ungerechtigkeit war offensichtlich.

Her aversion to injustice was obvious.

💡

Often used to describe a persistent or intense dislike, sometimes with emotional or moral undertones.

Collocations

Abneigung gegenaversion totiefe Abneigungdeep aversionstarke Abneigungstrong dislike

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💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

'Abneigung' is stronger than 'Antipathie' (antipathy) and implies a more visceral reaction.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'abneigen' (to incline away), combining 'ab-' (away) and 'neigen' (to incline).

📝Usage Notes

While 'Abneigung' and 'Aversion' are often interchangeable, 'Abneigung' can sometimes imply a more personal or emotional dislike.

Word Breakdown

ab-
away
prefix
+
neigung
inclination
root
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