repulsions

noun

plural of repulsion
as in hatreds
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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  1. horrors
  2. revulsions
Noun
  • For Everton fans hoping this game would draw a line under the existential horrors of transfer deadline day earlier in the week, this was a positive outcome.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • For years, Germany has built its identity on its leadership role in a broader and more open Europe and on its culture of remembrance – keeping the horrors of the Nazi regime ever fresh in thought.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of horrors
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  • The deepest reason for this near-universal futility is that most of us remain imprisoned by the delusions of the ego, suffering from alternating cravings and revulsions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Definition of revulsions
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