Definition of Revulsion

1. Noun. Intense aversion.

Exact synonyms: Horror, Repugnance, Repulsion
Generic synonyms: Disgust
Derivative terms: Repugnant

Definition of Revulsion

1. n. A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.

Definition of Revulsion

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Revulsion

1. 1. A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal. "Revulsions and pullbacks." 2. A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change; applied to the feelings. "A sudden and violent revulsion of feeling, both in the Parliament and the country, followed." (Macaulay) 3. The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation. Origin: F. Revulsion, L. Revulsio, fr. Revellere, revulsum, to pluck or pull away; pref. Re- re- + vellere to pull. Cf. Convulse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Revulsion

revolving charge account
revolving credit
revolving door
revolving fund
revote
revoted
revotes
revoting
revs
revue
revues
revuist
revuists
revulsed
revulsion (current term)
revulsion (current term)
revulsions
revulsive
revulsive
revved
revving
revying
rev up
rew
rewa-rewa
rewake
rewaked
rewaken
rewakened
rewakening

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