revulsion

re·vul·sion

noun \ri-ˈvəl-shən\

Definition of REVULSION

1

: a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal

2

a : a sudden or strong reaction or change b : a sense of utter distaste or repugnance

— re·vul·sive \-ˈvəl-siv\ adjective

Examples of REVULSION

1. She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.
2. a growing revulsion to war

Origin of REVULSION

Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable

First Known Use: 1609

Related to REVULSION

Synonyms: aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, disgust

Related Words: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred; allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure

Near Antonyms: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

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Rhymes with REVULSION

avulsion, compulsion, convulsion, emulsion, evulsion, expulsion, impulsion, propulsion, repulsion