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revulsion.

Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɪˈvʌlʃən//ɹəˈvʌlʃən/
  1. Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A sudden violent feeling of disgust.

    uncountable · usually
  3. The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.

    uncountable · usually
  4. A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.

    obsolete · uncountable · usually
  5. A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings.

    obsolete · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly from Latin revulsiō.

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