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re·vul·sion
\rə̇ˈvəlshən, rēˈ- sometimes -lzh-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of pulling away, from revulsus (past participle of revellere to pull away, from re- + vellere to pull, pluck) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at vulnerable
1. : an act or technique of turning or diverting a disease or blood from a diseased region in one part of the body to another (as by counterirritation)
2. : a strong pulling or drawing back or away : withdrawal
< public revulsion from such political cynicism >
3.
a. : a sudden or strong reaction, reversion, or change
< a revulsion of mood >
b. : a sense or mood of utter distaste or repugnance : repulsion
< met his advances with revulsion >
< a scene of utmost revulsion > |