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    revulsion
    /rɪˈvʌlʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a sense of disgust and loathing: "news of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion"
    • 2. the drawing of disease or blood congestion from one part of the body to another, e.g. by counterirritation. historical

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREVULSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    REVULSION definition: 1. a strong, often sudden, feeling that something is extremely unpleasant: 2. a strong, often…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › revulsionRevulsion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of REVULSION is a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal. How to use revulsion in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREVULSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    REVULSION meaning: 1. a strong, often sudden, feeling that something is extremely unpleasant: 2. a strong, often…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREVULSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    a sudden and unpleasant violent reaction in feeling, esp one of extreme loathing. 2. the act or an instance of drawing back or recoiling from something. 3. medicine obsolete. the diversion of disease or congestion from one part of the body to another by cupping, counterirritants, etc. Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › revulsionREVULSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike: Cruelty fills me with revulsion. Synonyms: aversion, loathing, repulsion, disgust. a sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment, taste, etc. the act of drawing something back or away. the fact of being so drawn.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › revulsionRevulsion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Revulsion means an intense, violent, sometimes physical dislike of something. People feel revulsion to different things. You may feel revulsion at the thought of seeing a horror movie, but other people can't wait to be scared by the latest zombie or slasher flick.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › revulsionRevulsion - definition of revulsion by The Free Dictionary

    1. a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike; disgust; loathing. 2. a sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment, taste, etc. 3. the act of drawing something back or away.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrevulsion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of revulsion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREVULSION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    REVULSION meaning: a strong feeling that something is very unpleasant. Learn more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › revulsions'REVULSION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike: Cruelty fills me with revulsion. a sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment, taste, etc. the act of drawing something back or away.