Synonyms & related words for revulsion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of revulsion — including repugnance, repulsion, disgust, loathing, abhorrence, detestation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to revulsion

Explore words related to revulsion — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include revulsive, distaste, disgustful, loathsomeness, queasiness, nauseate, disdain, indignation. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for revulsion

Common synonyms for revulsion include repugnance, repulsion, disgust, loathing, abhorrence, detestation, horror, antipathy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does revulsion come from?

The word revulsion breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vuls-, from Latin vello (“pluck, tear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.