revulsion
Revulsion (noun) means a strong feeling of disgust or repugnance. Example: “She felt revulsion at the sight of the rotting food.”
How to use revulsion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntense disgust — a strong, gut-level reaction against something.
Word forms
revulsions plural
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She felt _____ at the sight of the rotting food.
Etymology
Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly directly from Latin revulsio, "a tearing away".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “revulsion” mean?
The word “revulsion” means a strong feeling of disgust or repugnance. In plain terms, intense disgust — a strong, gut-level reaction against something.
How do you pronounce “revulsion”?
“Revulsion” is pronounced rih-VUHL-shuhn (/ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “revulsion” in a sentence?
Here is “revulsion” used in a sentence: “She felt revulsion at the sight of the rotting food.”
What part of speech is “revulsion”?
“Revulsion” is a noun.
Where does the word “revulsion” come from?
The word “revulsion” comes from Latin. Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly directly from Latin revulsio, "a tearing away".
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