Revulsion Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈvəɫʃən/, /ɹɪˈvəɫʃən
ri-VUHL-shun
ɹɪvˈʌlʃən
ri-VUL-shun
Definition
A sudden and strong feeling of disgust or complete dislike, usually in reaction to something unpleasant or offensive.
Usage & Nuances
Revulsion is a formal and strong noun, mainly for emotional reactions to something disgusting or morally offensive. Common collocations: 'feel revulsion', 'express revulsion', 'in revulsion'. Not usually used for mild dislikes.
Spanish: repulsión - aversión (fuerte rechazo)Portuguese (BR): repulsa - aversão (sentimento forte de rejeição)Portuguese (PT): repulsa - aversão (sentimento forte de rejeição)Chinese (Simplified): 强烈厌恶 - 憎恶Chinese (Traditional): 強烈厭惡 - 憎惡Hindi: घृणा - अरुचि (तीव्र नापसंद)Arabic: نفور شديد - اشمئزازBengali: বিতৃষ্ণা - ঘৃণাRussian: отвращениеJapanese: 嫌悪Vietnamese: ghê tởm - kinh tởmKorean: 혐오감 - 역겨움Turkish: iğrenme - tiksintiUrdu: گھن - نفرتIndonesian: jijik - rasa muak
Example Sentences
She felt revulsion when she saw the spoiled food.
basic
His cruel behavior filled me with revulsion.
basic
There was a look of revulsion on her face.
basic
I pulled my hand back in revulsion after touching something slimy.
natural
The news filled the whole community with revulsion.
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He spoke with obvious revulsion about the crime.
natural