Main Entry: re·vul·sion

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈvəl-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable

Date: 1609

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

— re·vul·sive \-ˈvəl-siv\ adjective