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
Gradually, Amane succumbs to this hygienic world where no one has to bear the disappointment of infertility, the heartache of love or the revulsion of a partner’s eating habits.
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Madeleine Feeny, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent in his revulsion toward low-flow plumbing fixtures.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.
—John Gerardi, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Madeleine Feeny, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent in his revulsion toward low-flow plumbing fixtures.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.
—John Gerardi, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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The phrase used to be spoken with a whiff of disgust by an older generation displeased with the behavior of young people compared to their own youthful comportment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Asked about their emotional reactions to immigrants, those in the dehumanization group communicated more anger and disgust.—
Nicholas DiMarzio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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There is a strong sense of hatred toward Netanyahu, whose calls for the Iranian public to take this opportunity to rise up and overthrow their leaders are seemingly falling flat.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Her post-Sisterhood career has featured roles in horror flicks (The Grudge 2), cringe comedies (The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret), medical dramas (House), and sitcoms (Two and a Half Men).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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The quiet horror is that even 20 years later, the fence has not disappeared.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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