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having negative reactions to specific substances, such as sneezing, itching, or swelling, due to sensitivity to those substances
- Tom gets itchy eyes and sneezes whenever he's near cats because he's allergic to cat dander.
- Sarah is allergic to peanuts, so she must be careful to avoid any foods containing them.
- Mark carries an EpiPen with him at all times because he's severely allergic to bee stings.
- Michael's throat swells up and he has trouble breathing if he consumes anything with nuts, as he's allergic to them.
- He is mildly allergic to cats but still keeps one as a pet.
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caused by or relating to allergy
- She experienced an allergic reaction after eating peanuts, resulting in hives and swelling.
- The doctor prescribed antihistamines to relieve her allergic symptoms.
- He had to avoid certain flowers because their pollen triggered his allergic asthma.
- The child's skin became red and itchy due to an allergic response to a new soap.
- The nurse administered an injection to treat the patient's severe allergic reaction to a bee sting.
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characterized by a strong dislike or hatred toward someone
- He seemed allergic to any form of criticism, reacting with immediate hostility.
- She's practically allergic to tardiness and always arrives early to meetings.
- His boss was allergic to inefficiency and demanded high standards from the team.
- The politician appeared allergic to compromise, refusing to negotiate on key issues.
- She was allergic to dishonesty and valued transparency in all her relationships.