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revulsion

noun

/rɪˈvʌlʃən/

Meaning

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.

disgust, repulsion, abhorrence, loathing

attraction, admiration

feel revulsion, cause revulsion, revulsion against, sense of revulsion

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

The transfer of ownership of an organization or property from government to private sector.

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

careful examination or inspection; critical observation