ETYM Latin aversio: cf. French aversion. Related to Avert.
1. A turning away.
2. Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike; antipathy; disinclination; reluctance.
3. The object of dislike or repugnance.
ETYM Formerly written horrour.
1. Intense and profound fear.
2. Something that inspires horror; something horrible.