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
The collective and immediate show of opprobrium and moral revulsion by Western governments, corporations, and cultural bodies meted out wide-reaching and consequential stigmatization.
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Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2022
Today, the last of those profiles is being taken down amid waves of viral revulsion as word of their existence has spread online.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The origin story of his revulsion involves a late-night infomercial for a stick blender.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
In episode six, the last one before the next batch of Love Is Blind becomes available next week, her annoyance and frankly, revulsion, with her new fiancé becomes more and more palpable.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2022
Today, the last of those profiles is being taken down amid waves of viral revulsion as word of their existence has spread online.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The origin story of his revulsion involves a late-night infomercial for a stick blender.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
In episode six, the last one before the next batch of Love Is Blind becomes available next week, her annoyance and frankly, revulsion, with her new fiancé becomes more and more palpable.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for revulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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Mangione became an infamous figure online since his arrest, with the internet thirsting over him after he was apprehended, while many shared more contempt for the executive and the healthcare system, rather than much sympathy or disgust over an act of lethal violence.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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For those who are not related to Nico, most fans have expressed outrage, disgust, but the prevailing feeling is hurt.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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He’s been terrified, in love, hit in the head and, most often, in a state of bitter hatred.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many worry Musk’s words have given new momentum to far-right figures bent on using the historic abuse, which was primarily carried out by groups of men of mainly Pakistani heritage, to stir racial hatred.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Fans of legendary filmmaker George Romero are pushing to preserve a piece of horror film history – a suburban mall with an uncertain future.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another 20th title, the Sam Raimi horror movie Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, will open on January 30, 2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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