English Explanatory Dictionary

revulsion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
  2. A sudden violent feeling of disgust.
  3. The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.
  4. A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.
  5. A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ /ɹəˈvʌlʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-revulsion.wav

Word forms

revulsion revulsions

Etymology

Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly from Latin revulsiō.

Related words

revulsive
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