Definition of revulsion

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re·vul·sion

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n) KEY

NOUN:

A sudden strong change or reaction in feeling, especially a feeling of violent disgust or loathing.
A withdrawing or turning away from something.
Medicine Counterirritation used to reduce inflammation or increase the blood supply to the affected area.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin revulsi, revulsin-, from revulsus, past participle of revellere, to tear back : re-, re- + vellere, to tear

OTHER FORMS:
re·vulsive(Adjective)

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