Choose the most appropriate synonym of the following underlined word:
A severe dog bite in his youth has left him with an aversion for all canines.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → dislike
Aversion means a strong dislike of something, or a wish to keep away from it. The dog bite left him with a strong dislike of all dogs. Its synonym is dislike.
Example: She has an aversion to crowded places.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) appreciation | recognising and enjoying the good qualities of someone or something (it is close to the opposite of aversion) | She has a deep appreciation of classical music. |
| (2) friendship | a relationship between friends (it shows liking, not dislike) | Their friendship lasted for many years. |
| (3) patience | the ability to wait or put up with difficulty calmly (it says nothing about liking or disliking) | Teaching young children needs a lot of patience. |
| (4) dislike (answer) | a feeling of not liking someone or something (both words describe the same feeling, and aversion is the stronger word) | He has a dislike of spicy food. |
| Synonyms of aversion: dislike, antipathy, distaste, repugnance Antonyms of aversion: liking, fondness, affinity, attraction Also asked in CUET (UG): aversion – 23-05-2026 Slot 2, 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 10-08-2022 Slot 1 |