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averse in Tagalog

ayaw

/əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/

averse in Tagalog: ayaw. In English, averse means having a repugnance or opposition of mind.

Tagalog words for averse

having opposition of mind
ayaw

English meaning of averse

  1. adjective Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
  2. adjective Turned away or backward.
  3. adjective Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
  4. adjective Aversant; of a hand: turned so as to show the back.

Full definition of averse

averse in a sentence

  • The board is not averse to further talks.

Synonyms of averse

All synonyms of averse

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Questions about averse in Tagalog

What is the meaning of averse in Tagalog?
Averse in Tagalog is ayaw.
Ano ang averse sa Tagalog?
Averse: ayaw.
What does averse mean in English?
Averse means having a repugnance or opposition of mind.

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