Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of opposition or aversion towards something. - Referring to a deep sense of disgust or revulsion towards someone or something. - Talking about a feeling of intense dislike or abhorrence towards a person, idea, or situation.
- Referring to a strong feeling of revulsion or nausea towards something or someone. - Describing a feeling of intense dislike or aversion towards a person, idea, or situation. - Talking about a reaction of disapproval or condemnation towards something that is considered morally wrong or offensive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong negative emotion.
- 2Both words can be used to express a reaction to something unpleasant.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a feeling of aversion or dislike towards something or someone.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Repugnance is a stronger and more intense feeling than disgust.
- 2Nature: Repugnance is often directed towards an idea or concept, while disgust is usually directed towards a physical object or action.
- 3Usage: Repugnance is a less common word than disgust and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Repugnance has a more intellectual and rational connotation, while disgust has a more visceral and emotional connotation.
- 5Scope: Disgust is a broader term that covers a wider range of negative emotions, while repugnance is a more specific term that refers to a particular type of negative emotion.
Remember this!
Repugnance and disgust are both words that describe a strong negative emotion. However, repugnance is a more intense feeling that is often directed towards an idea or concept, while disgust is usually directed towards a physical object or action. Additionally, repugnance is a less common and more formal word than disgust.
