Revulsion

Quick meaning: Revulsion is a noun meaning Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.

Meaning

Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.

More Meanings

1. A sudden violent feeling of disgust.
2. (medicine) The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.
3. (obsolete) A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.
4. (obsolete) A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings.

Example Sentences

The recent financial revulsion has revealed the feeble basis on which credit now stands, […]

A sudden and violent revulsion of feeling, both in the parliament and in the country, followed.

To run on in deſpight of the Revulſions and Pul-backs of ſuch Remora’s aggravates our tranſgreſſions.

We resolve, and our resolutions melt away with a word and a look: we are the toys of an emotion. And yet I think Norbourne was right in his sudden revulsion in favour of his uncle. We are rarely wrong when we act from impulse.

Word Forms

• revulsions

Synonyms for revulsion

Depending on context, synonyms include repulsion, repugnance, horror.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include repugnance, horror, repulsion, abhorrence, loathing, disgust.

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