word | averse |
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sentence | The photograph becomes a double-edged weapon now. The chances are that she would be as averse to its being seen by Mr. Godfrey Norton, as our client is to its coming to the eyes of his princess. |
definition | [adjective] 1. Having a repugnance or opposition of mind. 2. Turned away or backward. 3. (obsolete) Lying on the opposite side (to or from). [verb] (transitive, obsolete, rare) To turn away. |
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