n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' v ə l-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck ― more at VULNERABLE
Date: 1609
1 : a strong pulling or drawing away : WITHDRAWAL
2 a : a sudden or strong reaction or change b : a sense of utter distaste or repugnance
– re · vul · sive \ - ' v ə l-siv \ adjective