[re.vul.sion] n [L revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, fr. revellere to pluck away, fr. re- + vellere to pluck--more at vulnerable] (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 adj