revulsion

== English == === Etymology === Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly from Latin revulsiō. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/, /ɹəˈvʌlʃən/ Hyphenation: re‧vul‧sion === Noun === revulsion (usually uncountable, plural revulsions) Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror. A sudden violent feeling of disgust. (medicine) The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation. (obsolete) A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal. (obsolete) A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change of the feelings. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== revulsive === References ===