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 When Google’s co-founder Larry Page stated that machines represent a higher form of intelligence, making human extinction an untroubling evolutionary event, most people responded with revulsion. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 MacLeod’s revulsion toward copyright comes from frustration, and a desire to divorce art from capital incentives. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for revulsion

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Noun

Amateur humiliation content has become widespread on the internet, giving Americans more opportunities than ever to indulge in gleeful disgust or righteous outrage.

— Daniel LaChance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
This week’s list of South Florida restaurants failing inspection doesn’t bring volume — four restaurants — but does bring a strong amount of disgust.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of disgust

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With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Yasmin Soares, a Lula supporter, told Kahn that Bolsonaro's strong performance is scary and that the right brings hatred.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hatred

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The film fuses horror and crime with Hong Kong spiritual folklore, and is aimed at fans of midnight movies and cult cinema.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
There will be relief in France at the interior minister’s decision to ban one type of police grenade, as the injuries suffered by some teenage protesters has sparked widespread horror.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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