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revulsion

[ri-vuhl-shuhn] / rɪˈvʌl ʃən /


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Revulsion at this treatment of religious office led to a reform movement intended to remove the influence of secular lords from the management of the church.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Revulsion built over the following weeks as a handful of copycats filmed themselves engaged in antics like licking a cup available to other diners.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Attraction, Revulsion and Discussion In “Berries and Bulls,” a premiere by the choreographer Tiffany Mills, one side of the stage features towers of stacked paper and books.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2013

Revulsion is the more likely, if unintended, result.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2011

Revulsion, anguish in his heart, with both feet kicking out, he downed his chair, while the shrouding wave of mist closed on his eyes.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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