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
See All Example Sentences for revulsion
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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Under a post from Entertainment Tonight, which shared his video, folks flooded the comments section to voice their disapproval/disgust/concern.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Drake is performing in Australia as part of his Anita Max Wynn Tour, and during the Monday (Feb. 17) Sydney show, a fan launched a DeMar DeRozan basketball jersey on stage, which Drake threw down in disgust.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Flanked by cardboard cutouts of the 37th U.S. President bowling, the brothers discuss much more than their hatred of the man, including dropping out of law school, pro sports, and credit cards.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our region has enough violence, hatred and incitement without more being added from the outside.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The video for the single captures the singer literally running away from the horrors hiding beneath the surface February 28, 2025 The new Lizzo era is here.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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People need to continue to show up to town halls and political events to express their dismay and horror at the prospect of Trump and Musk demolishing social safety nets and health, safety, and economic regulation.—
Leah Litman,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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