as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
the publication of the autopsy photos prompted expressions of outrage and revulsion
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Recent Examples of revulsion
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
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David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Politicians in these countries have quietly expressed revulsion at President Donald Trump’s apparent friendliness with Vladimir Putin and willingness to make sweetheart deals at the expense of Ukraine.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
And its desire to more fully embrace German history goes against deep revulsion toward the Nazi past.
—Mark Sappenfield, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Reviews of the Peacock series dripped with disdain and revulsion for the entire project: Here’s the Guardian:
The show doesn’t just make the case for Anthony’s innocence all over again.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
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David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Politicians in these countries have quietly expressed revulsion at President Donald Trump’s apparent friendliness with Vladimir Putin and willingness to make sweetheart deals at the expense of Ukraine.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
And its desire to more fully embrace German history goes against deep revulsion toward the Nazi past.
—Mark Sappenfield, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Reviews of the Peacock series dripped with disdain and revulsion for the entire project: Here’s the Guardian:
The show doesn’t just make the case for Anthony’s innocence all over again.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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McCarthy got two starting opportunities against the Scarlet and Gray and twice sent them away in disgust.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even a maestro of disgust could feel nauseous seeing his life work ranked.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Heiss said that nothing would be so devastating as to have earned Prima’s hatred.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While Brandon Hagel has been suspended and a number of jarring hits have taken place, there is another level of intensity and hatred around the corner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The companies also joined forces on the horror Monitor, currently in production, and Simon Curtis’ Encore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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