Megumi@Ibaraki
repulsion and revulsion repulsion and revulsion What are the difference in meaning? Please explain with example sentences. Thanks!
Feb 8, 2011 2:28 AM
Answers · 5
revulsion = 嫌悪感 repulsion = 斥力 Two completely different words. No need for examples.
February 8, 2011
repulsion= a feeling of disgust or aversion Example: When he saw the corpse, he felt a sense of repulsion. revulsion= A sudden strong change or reaction in feeling, especially a feeling of violent disgust or loathing. Example: Her feelings of love for him turned into revulsion, when he vomited in front of her and onto her new shoes.
February 8, 2011
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