Second of the five fetters associated with the lower realms; one of the three poisons (dug gsum) that, along with desire and delusion, perpetuate the sufferings of cyclic existence. In its subtle manifestation as aversion, it obstructs the correct perception of forms, and in its extreme manifestation as hatred and fear, it is characteristic of the hells.

One of the three poisons (triviṣa), together with greed and confusion, that bind beings to cyclic existence.

Hatred or aversion is the second of the three poisons that are the root of all suffering.

One of three root poisons (Tib. dug gsum, Skt. triviṣa) that bind beings to cyclic existence.

One of the three mental “poisons” (Skt. triviṣa) and one of six fundamental afflictions (Tib. rtsa nyon; Skt. mūlakleśa).

One of the three root afflictions that bind beings to cyclic existence.

One of the three poisons (triviṣa), together with greed and confusion, that bind beings to cyclic existence.

Aversion in all its forms. One of the three poisons (Tib. dug gsum, Skt. triviṣa) that, along with desire and delusion, perpetuate the sufferings of cyclic existence. In its subtle manifestation as aversion, it obstructs the correct perception of forms, and in its extreme manifestations as anger and fear, it is characteristic of the hells.

One of the six root afflictions (Skt. mūlakleśa), often listed as one of the three poisons (Skt. triviṣa) along with attachment (Skt. rāga) and delusion (Skt. moha).

Hatred, aggression, and/or aversion. One of the affective behavior patterns or “afflictions” known as the three poisons.

Hatred, aggression, and/or aversion. One of the affective behavior patterns known as the three poisons.

See also “anger.”