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revulsion definition

re·vul·sion (ri vul′s̸hən)

noun

  1. Rare a withdrawal
  2. a sudden, complete, and violent change of feeling; abrupt, strong reaction in sentiment
  3. extreme disgust, shock, or repugnance; feeling of great loathing

Etymology: < Fr or L; Fr révulsion < L revulsio < revulsus, pp. of revellere, to pluck away < re-, back + vellere, to pull < IE base *wel-, to snatch, seize, injure > OE wol, pestilence, ON valr, the slain on the battlefield

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