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revulsionA feeling of disgust and loathing

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A feeling of disgust and loathing

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

Korean meaning: 혐오감, 역겨움

Korean pronunciation: 리**벌**션

Example Sentences

  • His revulsion for pineapple pizza was so strong that he started a protest group.
  • She felt immediate revulsion when her date started talking about his collection of toenail clippings.
  • The documentary sparked public revulsion against factory farming practices.

revulsion

NOUN

//rɪˈvʌlʃən//

A feeling of disgust and loathing

revulsion concept
💡 Concept

a chef lifts the lid off a large pot and immediately recoils backward with a horrified expression. His face contorts with disgust as he covers his nose and mouth with his free hand. Green steam rises from the pot revealing completely rotten food covered in mold and crawling with insects. The spoiled contents have created a nauseating smell that fills the kitchen area. A nearby kitchen assistant also backs away while making a disgusted face and waving the air. Other staff members in the background hold their noses and turn away from the terrible sight. a feeling of disgust and loathing toward something repulsive

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈvʌlʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈvʌlʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootvuls
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'revellere' meaning 'to tear back or pull away.' The word evolved to describe the feeling of wanting to pull yourself away from something disgusting or offensive.

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🎵Rhyme

convulsioncompulsionexpulsion
convulsion
compulsion
expulsion

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His revulsion for pineapple pizza was so strong that he started a protest group.

😄 Fun example

She felt immediate revulsion when her date started talking about his collection of toenail clippings.

The documentary sparked public revulsion against factory farming practices.

😄 Fun example

My cat's revulsion for bath time is matched only by my revulsion for cleaning the scratches afterwards.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disgustloathingabhorrencerepugnanceaversion

Antonyms

attractionfascinationappeal

Related

nausearepulsionantipathydistastehorror