Definition of revulsion Revulsion
/ɹɪvʌˈlʃʌn/ - [rivulshun] - re•vul•sion
We found 10 definitions of revulsion from 4 different sources.
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What does revulsion mean?
WordNet
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| revulsion - intense aversion | ||
| repugnance, repulsion, horror | ||
| disgust strong feelings of dislike | ||
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Wiktionary 
- revulsion (Noun)
abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror. - revulsion (Noun)
A sudden violent feeling of disgust. - revulsion (Noun)
The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation. - revulsion (Noun)
A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal. - revulsion (Noun)
A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- revulsion (n.)
A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal. - revulsion (n.)
A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change; -- applied to the feelings. - revulsion (n.)
The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation.
Part of speech
🔤- revulsion, noun, singular of revulsions.
