"adversion" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin adversiōnem, from adversiō. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|adversiōnem}} Latin adversiōnem Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} adversion
  1. A tendency or wish to avoid someone or something.
    Sense id: en-adversion-en-noun--ACSGCcb
  2. (obsolete) A turning towards; the act of paying attention. Tags: obsolete
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