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Revulsion

usgb/rɪˈvʌlʃn/Volume
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Intensity MattersPlay
Use 'revulsion' to describe a very intense feeling of dislike, stronger than 'disgust'. SlideHe looked at the moldy food with revulsion.
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Not Mild DislikePlay
'Revulsion' is too strong to describe a mild dislike; it's used for extreme cases. SlideI turned away in revulsion when I smelled the rotten eggs.
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Emotional ResponsePlay
Revulsion encompasses both an emotional and a physical reaction of strong disgust. SlideThe sight of violence filled the witness with revulsion.