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
Reviews of the Peacock series dripped with disdain and revulsion for the entire project: Here’s the Guardian:
The show doesn’t just make the case for Anthony’s innocence all over again.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Rather than save Himself, Jesus followed precisely the path of moral justice to the Golgotha, awakening a moral revulsion against the war makers that spread across humankind, giving hope that swords would one day be beaten into plowshares.
—Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, the emotional thrill that draws people in can begin to unravel, giving way to unease, fear or even revulsion.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revulsion
Noun
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When others recoiled in disgust from sick and suffering people, the Buddha cared for them, showing that healing and dignity come from love.—
Rabbi Dana Magat,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Standing across the street, Nina Levene, 60, a lifelong New Yorker whose mother is a Holocaust survivor, sneered in disgust.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Triggers Sudden Bitcoin Price ‘Crisis Scenario’ Fear 'Hell Of A Summer' Became A Journey Some Didn’t Expect Inspired by a blend of coming-of-age, horror, and comedy films, Hell of a Summer follows 24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg, played by Thelma and The White Lotus' Fred Hechinger.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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No stranger to genre films, Monroe will soon be seen starring opposite Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 20th’s reimagining of the classic horror thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Revulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revulsion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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