REVULSION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

revulsion

noun

ri-ˈvəl-shən

Definition of revulsion

as in disgust

a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness the publication of the autopsy photos prompted expressions of outrage and revulsion

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Recent Examples of revulsion Watching Jackie read her profoundly scary tale, my reaction moved from curiosity to revulsion to fear… not of her, but of Michael. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2026 His popularity’s decline was shaped partly by race, partly by our deep but uneven revulsion toward scandal involving children, and partly by a media ecosystem that devours spectacle. — Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026 For many Israelis, the bus station occupies a space that balances between nostalgia and revulsion. — Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 The post was met with a tidal wave of slurs and revulsion towards the visa program. — Ashwin Rodrigues, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revulsion

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Noun

Vicki could barely hide her disgust that Luann’s antics get more respect than her insurance business.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Political radicals have found purchase in Democratic primaries in part because of disgust with our present system of capitalist greed, self-dealing and multi-card monte with all cards in the president du jour’s hands.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgust

Noun

His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026

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After a four-year absence from British television following a horror crash involving former host Andrew Flintoff, the BBC said that work is underway on a new season.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Paranormal Activity, the play, builds to the sort of slick and grisly finale that would be just right for the end of a cruel horror movie, but that lands awkwardly onstage.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

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