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
Gradually, Amane succumbs to this hygienic world where no one has to bear the disappointment of infertility, the heartache of love or the revulsion of a partner’s eating habits.
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Madeleine Feeny, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent in his revulsion toward low-flow plumbing fixtures.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.
—John Gerardi, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Madeleine Feeny, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent in his revulsion toward low-flow plumbing fixtures.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.
—John Gerardi, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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There is a real cost to this disgust in the workplace, where people are significantly less likely to stay in deeply unfair organizations.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Phobias, a silent clown duo with a horror twist, brought eerie theatrics to the stage — complete with balloon popping and unsettling surprises — and successfully freaked out the judges (especially Howie Mandel).—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Within moments of his arrival, the church became the site of an unspeakable horror — the beheading of several people in the congregation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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