takes against
Develops an aversion
Takes against means to develop a dislike or hostility toward someone or something, often without clear reason.
More common in British English than American: She took against him the moment they met.
The phrase suggests an instinctive or irrational antipathy rather than reasoned opposition: The dog took against the new neighbor and barked whenever he appeared.
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- bad bloodLasting hostile feelings
- feudBitter ongoing rivalry
enmity · has it in for · bears a grudge · predisposition · resentment · disapproval · looks down on · alienation · gut feeling · rubs the wrong way · stereotype · suspicion · misgiving · quarrel · disdain · discord · abhorrence · irritation