Revulsion

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˈvÊŒlʃən/ or IPA: /ɹəvʌˈlʃən/
• Hyphenation: re + vul + sion

Origin

French révulsion, Latin revulsio.

Full definition of revulsion

Noun

1. abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror
2. A sudden violent feeling of disgust.
3. (medicine) The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.
4. (obsolete) A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.
• Sir Thomas BrowneRevulsions and pullbacks.
5. (obsolete) A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings.
• MacaulayA sudden and violent revulsion of feeling, both in the Parliament and the country, followed.