Meaning & use
revulsion
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A strong feeling of disgust or repugnance.
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She felt a wave of revulsion at the sight of the rotting food.
The crowd reacted with revulsion when the details of the crime were revealed.
A note on using this word
Stronger than ordinary dislike; typically describes a visceral, almost physical reaction of disgust rather than mild distaste.
Words with a similar meaning
disgustrepugnance
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