She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.
a growing revulsion to war
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First Known Use: 1609
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearappetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use;
abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred;
allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure;
: a very strong feeling of dislike or disgust
See words that rhyme with revulsion Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for revulsion Spanish Central: Translation of revulsion Nglish: Translation of revulsion for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of revulsion for Arabic speakers
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