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revulsion

[/rɪˈvʌlʃən/]
nounfemininepl: revulsões
repugnância
1. A strong feeling of disgust, aversion, or repugnance
She felt a revulsion at the sight of the decaying food.
Ela sentiu uma repugnância ao ver a comida em decomposição.
2. A sudden violent change of feeling or opinion
There was a revulsion against the old political regime.
Houve uma revulsão contra o antigo regime político.
3. A sudden reaction or recoil
The revulsion of the crowd forced the speaker to stop.
A revulsão da multidão forçou o orador a parar.
NYC Slang
gross-out
Synonyms
disgustabhorrenceaversionrepugnanceloathingdetestation
Antonyms
attractionaffectionlikingfondnessapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repugnância
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
nojo
Informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
repugnância
Standard Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
aversão
Alternative formal translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

with revulsion
in revulsion
cause revulsion
feel revulsion towards
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