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aversive

[ uh-vur-siv, -ziv ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to aversion.
  2. of or relating to aversive conditioning.

noun

  1. a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning:

    Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism.

aversive

/ əˈvɜːsɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to dissuade or repel

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Derived Forms

  • aˈversively, adverb

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Other Words From

  • a·versive·ly adverb
  • a·versive·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aversive1

First recorded in 1590–1600; avers(ion) + -ive

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Example Sentences

That attitude has no doubt influenced whether these experiences are pleasurable or aversive.

Here he found a most congenial orbit, for his tastes were aversive to the rough and tumble of political strife.

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