Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion towards something. - Referring to a physical or emotional reaction to something unpleasant or offensive. - Talking about a sudden and intense feeling of repulsion or loathing towards something or someone.
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something. - Referring to a feeling of nausea or sickness caused by something unpleasant or offensive. - Talking about a reaction to something that is morally or socially unacceptable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong negative reaction to something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a physical or emotional response.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a reaction to something unpleasant or offensive.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Revulsion is a more intense feeling than disgust.
- 2Nature: Revulsion is often a sudden and visceral reaction, while disgust can be a more gradual and lingering feeling.
- 3Usage: Revulsion is less common than disgust in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Revulsion is associated with a stronger sense of aversion or loathing than disgust.
Remember this!
Revulsion and disgust are synonyms that both describe a strong negative reaction to something unpleasant or offensive. However, revulsion is a more intense and sudden feeling, while disgust can be a more gradual and lingering emotion. Revulsion is also less commonly used than disgust in everyday language.
