as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
we giggled at my father, who was overcome with repulsion when he realized he was eating octopus
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Recent Examples of repulsion
Some of the harshest repulsion has come from Howell, a federal judge appointed by former President Obama who is overseeing a challenge to Trump’s firing of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Religion is like a magnet, with one pole for attraction and the other for repulsion.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the title, Chihaya’s memoir doesn’t argue that books are worthy of repulsion.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Milk symbolizes innocence and purity, and the adult who continues to indulge in it — nay, cling to it — long after their loss of innocence provokes light repulsion, confusion, and fascination in the observer.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Religion is like a magnet, with one pole for attraction and the other for repulsion.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the title, Chihaya’s memoir doesn’t argue that books are worthy of repulsion.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Milk symbolizes innocence and purity, and the adult who continues to indulge in it — nay, cling to it — long after their loss of innocence provokes light repulsion, confusion, and fascination in the observer.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repulsion
Noun
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Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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There is a real cost to this disgust in the workplace, where people are significantly less likely to stay in deeply unfair organizations.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Phobias, a silent clown duo with a horror twist, brought eerie theatrics to the stage — complete with balloon popping and unsettling surprises — and successfully freaked out the judges (especially Howie Mandel).—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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The project marks the Indian star’s first horror entertainer, a departure from his typical action fare.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Cannabinoids interact with the brain’s endocannabinoid system to reduce nausea and increase appetite.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Common symptoms of liver disease include nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, generalized itching, dark urine and jaundice, although some people may notice no signs, per the above source.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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His restlessness, his distaste for corrupt and abusive authorities, and his knack for provoking rival journalists had eventually made Virginia City too hot to hold him.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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“Repulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repulsion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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