revulsion
noun
re·vul·sion
ri-ˈvəl-shən 
1
: a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
2
a
: a sudden or strong reaction or change
b
: a sense of utter distaste or repugnance
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Examples of revulsion in a Sentence
She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.
a growing revulsion to war
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Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
It is also being met with outsize revulsion by many voters.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
It is also being met with outsize revulsion by many voters.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for revulsion
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revulsion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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revulsion
noun
re·vul·sion
ri-ˈvəl-shən
1
: a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
2
a
: a sudden or strong reaction or change
b
: a sense of complete dislike
Medical Definition
revulsion
noun
re·vul·sion
ri-ˈvəl-shən
: alleviation of a localized disease by treatment (as with counterirritants) of an adjacent region
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