Difference between Aversion and Averting

What is the difference between Aversion and Averting?

Aversion as a noun is opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike. while Averting as a verb is to turn aside or away.

Aversion

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike. An object of dislike or repugnance. The act of turning away from an object.

Example sentence: I walk fast. I have an aversion to wasting time. My sense of constant motion is one of the reasons that my eldest daughter, Amy, nicknamed me 'the Tasmanian Devil' when she was in her teens.

Averting

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn aside or away.

We hope you now know whether to use Aversion or Averting in your sentence.

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