allergy
/ˈælərdʒi/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body reacts badly to a substance that is normally harmless, such as pollen, dust, or certain foods.
- Spring is difficult for people with pollen allergies because of all the flowers blooming.
- The doctor tested him for common allergies and found he was allergic to dust mites.
- My sister has a severe allergy to peanuts and always carries an epinephrine injector.
- A strong dislike or aversion to something (informal, figurative).
- She developed an allergy to early mornings after years of working night shifts.
- My dad has an allergy to spending money on anything that isn't necessary.
- He has an allergy to doing homework and will find any excuse to avoid it.
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