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
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.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some chefs and food writers, the staple has long been a source of disgust.—
Martha C. White,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ahead of Ortega starring in a second season of Netflix's Wednesday, the actress has been busy with her recent horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jeff lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon amid the ponderosa pines, classic muscle cars, a crypt of collector horror comics, and two loyal English Setters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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