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Revulsion

Definition

(formal) A strong feeling of disgust, distaste, or horror, often caused by something that is considered morally or aesthetically repugnant. Typically collocates with 'at', 'towards', or 'against'.

Example Sentences

1The graphic descriptions of violence in the novel filled her with revulsion at the cruelty of human nature.
2Is it possible to reconcile the revulsion we feel towards certain crimes with the need for compassion and rehabilitation in the justice system?
3The artist's use of bodily fluids and decaying matter in her installations was intended to evoke a sense of revulsion in the viewer.
4After witnessing the atrocities committed during the war, he felt a deep-seated revulsion against the perpetrators and their ideology.
5There is a growing revulsion among consumers towards companies that engage in environmentally destructive practices, leading to increased demand for sustainable products.

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