Revulsion Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈvəɫʃən/, /ɹɪˈvəɫʃən

ri-VUHL-shun

UK

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 - اشمئزاز
• Bengali: বিতৃষ্ণা - ঘৃণা
• Russian: отвращение
• Japanese: 嫌悪
• Vietnamese: ghê tởm - kinh tởm
• Korean: 혐오감 - 역겨움
• Turkish: iğrenme - tiksinti
• Urdu: گھن - نفرت
• Indonesian: 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.

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