English Explanatory Dictionary

revulse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pull back with force.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈvʌls/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-revulse.wav

Word forms

revulse revulses revulsing revulsed

Etymology

From Latin revulsus (“revulsed”), past participle of revello (“to revulse”).

Derived words

revulsant
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