revulsion
noun | /revulsion/
Advanced WordsHARD
a very strong feeling of disgust or repugnance; a strong drawing away
revulsion
noun | /revulsion/
Advanced WordsHARDa very strong feeling of disgust or repugnance; a strong drawing away
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Synonyms
aversiondisgustloathingrepugnance
Antonyms
fondnesslikingaffection
Examples
"He felt revulsion at the sight of the spoiled food."
"Public revulsion forced the company to recall the product."
Mnemonic Trick
REVULSION → REV (reverse) + VULSION (drive) — driven away by disgust.
Etymology
From Latin revulsio “a tearing away.”
Used for sudden, intense disgust or repulsion.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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