Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion towards something. - Referring to a deep-seated and instinctive dislike or opposition to something. - Talking about a feeling of intense resistance or reluctance towards something.
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike or distaste towards something. - Referring to a tendency to avoid or shun something due to a feeling of repulsion or fear. - Talking about a deep-seated and persistent feeling of opposition or hostility towards something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong negative feeling towards something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an instinctive or innate response.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a persistent or recurring feeling.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a feeling of opposition or resistance.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Repugnance is a stronger and more intense feeling than aversion.
- 2Scope: Repugnance is often directed towards specific things or situations, while aversion can be more general and cover a wider range of things.
- 3Usage: Repugnance is less common and more formal than aversion.
- 4Connotation: Repugnance is associated with a stronger feeling of disgust or revulsion, while aversion is associated with a milder feeling of dislike or distaste.
Remember this!
Repugnance and aversion are both words that describe a strong negative feeling towards something. However, repugnance is a stronger and more intense feeling of disgust or revulsion towards something specific, while aversion is a milder feeling of dislike or distaste that can be more general in scope. Additionally, repugnance is less common and more formal than aversion.
