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