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Averseness

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a·verse  (-vûrs)
adj.
Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined: investors who are averse to taking risks.

[Latin versus, past participle of vertere, to turn away; see avert.]

a·versely adv.
a·verseness n.


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