1. (a.) Reluctant; hesitant; indisposed; disinclined; as, averse to heavy labor\.

2. (a.) Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant.

3. (v. t. & i.) To turn away.

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