Associations to the word «Revulsion»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

REVULSION, noun. Intense aversion.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca