revulsion

Plural: revulsions

Noun

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

Synonyms

horror, repugnance, repulsion

Related Words

revulsive