as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of allergy
Seemingly Overzealous and The Accidental Baker are collaborating on an event this month that'll be a dream for people with food allergies.
—
Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
In recent years, there have been social media challenges encouraging people to cook their chicken in the cough and cold product NyQuil and to take large amounts of allergy medicine.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
If high pollen counts are forecast, start taking allergy medications before symptoms start.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
For consumers with food allergies, even a small misstep in ingredient labeling can pose a severe health risk.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allergy
Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
In recent years, there have been social media challenges encouraging people to cook their chicken in the cough and cold product NyQuil and to take large amounts of allergy medicine.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
If high pollen counts are forecast, start taking allergy medications before symptoms start.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
For consumers with food allergies, even a small misstep in ingredient labeling can pose a severe health risk.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
-
Despite Andretti’s best efforts to gain approval for his dream of a Formula One team, F1 owners and other team principals dug in against his bid, which was fueled by a personal dislike for the son of 1978 Formula One World Champion Mario Andretti.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Tia Mowry is getting real about her dislike of flying — and how her 13-year-old son, Cree, recently calmed her down amid a bumpy flight.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Democrats, blinded by their hatred of him, have ignored this.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Debra Messing, who has produced a new documentary on (horseshoe-theory) antisemitism called October 8, has been one of Hollywood’s few intensely admirable exceptions, calling out anti-Jewish hatred with a fierce constancy over the past 16 months.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Schumer is balancing his deep distaste for a shutdown against external pressure from the grassroots and Democratic voters to do more to stand up to President Trump.—
Justin Green,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Analysts at Bank of America’s wrote in a report on Monday that Tesla’s new vehicle sales plummeted about 50% in Europe in January from a year earlier, partly owing to growing distaste for the brand.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share