revulsion

noun

re·vul·sion | \ ri-ˈvəl-shən

Definition of revulsion

1 : a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal

2a : 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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This revulsion amongst different religions, communities, that exists, can be overcome with love of the arts. — Genesia Alves, Quartz India, "Why does Mumbai need the Bombay Chamber Orchestra? Its 90-year-old founder tries to answer," 12 Sep. 2019 The general reaction is revulsion, even for bug lovers like Conlan. — Gig Conaughton, Ramona Sentinel, "It’s orb weaver spider season," 16 Aug. 2019 Seth’s horndog remarks about women’s body parts that suggest both fixation and revulsion. — Aisha Harris, New York Times, "‘Superbad’ & Me," 6 Aug. 2019 The tense uncertainty of the music perfectly suited Mr. Cox’s songs, which were elliptical snapshots of fear, loneliness, revulsion and the occasional triumph, and that feeling of stubborn endurance was essential to their appeal. — Mark Richardson, WSJ, "‘Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?’ by Deerhunter Review: A Statelier Kind of Chaos," 9 Jan. 2019 These worried Americans turn on the TV and get lectured by actors and late-night hosts touting their alien coastal values, causes and over-the-top revulsion for the man elected president. — Andrew Malcolm, San Francisco Chronicle, "NFL controversy is about so much more than a flag," 31 May 2018 For Mr Giammattei, the revulsion that Ms Torres inspires was his most potent electoral weapon. — The Economist, "Guatemalans elect Alejandro Giammattei in a lacklustre presidential vote," 12 Aug. 2019 How to describe the revulsion George sometimes felt when Benji visited him for two weeks after Christmas—always sick, always getting injured. — Emma Cline, The New Yorker, "Son of Friedman," 24 June 2019 Rational thought might provoke revulsion, or at least a little guilt. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "This Boston artist shunned the limelight. He deserves to be famous.," 1 Aug. 2019

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