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
Dahl’s revulsion at the violence committed in Israel’s name is at once comprehensible, in and of itself, and rooted in Dahl’s set of antisemitic beliefs.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Widespread revulsion at the assassination led to a crackdown on the Red Brigades and the beginning of the end of the group’s influence.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.
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Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Widespread revulsion at the assassination led to a crackdown on the Red Brigades and the beginning of the end of the group’s influence.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.
—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
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The Waste Land’s overarching theme was the disillusionment and disgust of the period after World War I (1914–18).
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When a father in an England jersey led his young sons toward the concourse, one lingered behind long enough to see Croatia’s Martin Baturina score in the 36th minute, after which the youngster registered his disgust.
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Police investigations showed that the pair are suspected of displaying seditious items and selling publications with seditious content inside the shop, including materials inciting hatred against the city's government, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, the government said.
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Not drinking seemed to me synonymous with a hatred of pleasure, a fascist quest for purity.
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Last year, voters showed a growing acceptance of the horror genre by awarding Oscars to Sinners and Weapons.
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This was to be a video game for horror fans, rather than targeted at people who were already inclined to seek out digital games.
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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