revulsion - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or somethingthe feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

Examples

She felt a deep revulsion at the sight of the rotting food.
His actions filled her with revulsion and anger.
His revulsion at the crime was clear in his expression.

Synonyms

repugnance repulsion horror

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Plural

revulsions

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the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

She felt a deep revulsion at the sight of the rotting food.
His actions filled her with revulsion and anger.
His revulsion at the crime was clear in his expression.
The scandal generated widespread revulsion in the community.
She spoke with revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals.

Synonyms:

repugnance repulsion horror