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Meaning of revulsion
A feeling of intense disgust or distaste
Etymology of revulsion
The word "revulsion" originates from the Latin "revulsio", which means a tearing apart or a violent pulling away, and is derived from "revellere", meaning to pluck or tear away
Historically, the term has been used to describe a strong emotional response, often characterized by a sense of intense disgust or distaste
Synonyms
disgust
distaste
repugnance
aversion
abhorrence
loathing
detestation
hatred
antipathy
animosity
hostility
antagonism
repulsion
nausea
squeamishness
queasiness
revilement
odium
rancor
ill will
malevolence
malignity
animus
umbrage
displeasure
discontent
dissatisfaction
disaffection
disapproval
disfavor
disrelish
Definitions
- A feeling of intense disgust or distaste, strong dislike or disapproval
- * A violent or extreme distaste or disgust, a strong feeling of disapproval or dislike
Usage Examples
- The sight of the cockroaches filled her with revulsion
- * He felt a deep revulsion towards the idea of eating insects
- * The news of the scandal filled the public with revulsion and outrage