develop aversion to

[dɪˈveləp əˈvɜːrʒən tu]

verb phrase

desenvolver aversão a

1. to gradually form a strong dislike or opposition to something or someone

After the incident, she developed an aversion to flying.

Após o incidente, ela desenvolveu uma aversão a viajar de avião.

2. to create a negative psychological or emotional response toward something

Children can develop an aversion to certain foods if forced to eat them.

As crianças podem desenvolver aversão a certos alimentos se forem forçadas a comê-los.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desenvolver aversão a

standard usage in Brazil

São Paulo

desenvolver aversão a / pegar aversão a

both forms commonly used

Portugal

desenvolver aversão a / criar aversão a

standard in European Portuguese

take a dislike to something

turn one's nose up at something

have a strong distaste for

can't stand something

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