revulsion

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/ɹəvʌˈlʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
A sudden violent feeling of disgust.
The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.
A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.

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Synonyms

repugnance horror repulsion abhorrence loathing disgust hatred antipathy distaste repulsive aversion dislike dismay resentment outrage indignation

Associated

crackdown shame feeling terror finest witnessed toward fear enemies bombing sexual

Rhymes

compulsion convulsion expulsion emulsion propulsion jet propulsion photographic emulsion

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