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A natural, basic or habitual repugnance; an aversion; a dislike (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A natural, basic or habitual repugnance; an aversion; a dislike (noun)”? The solution is ANTIPATHY, a 9-letter word built on the root PATH (“feel, suffer”). It appeared in the September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ANTIPATHY
****PATH*PATHmeans “feel, suffer”
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In a sentence

Cedric shows ANTIPATHY toward cats but, by contrast, is very enthusiastic about dogs.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A natural, basic or habitual repugnance; an aversion; a dislike (noun)” has the answer ANTIPATHY (9 letters), built on the root PATH, which means “feel, suffer”. Browse the full September 30, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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Absence or suppression of passion, excitement or emotion; lack of interest (noun) Quality, power in life or art of evoking or arousing a feeling of pity or compassion (noun) The identification with or vicarious experiencing of another's feelings, thoughts, etc. (noun)
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