revulsion

Example Sentences

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So the mass palpitations surrounding the arrest last week of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be viewed with caution—another of the occasional bouts of populist revulsion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

They were placed on remand until December 24 pending further investigations into the incident, which sparked widespread revulsion after the footage was shared on social media.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Labour MP Andy McDonald has said there is "widespread revulsion" in the party over Lord Mandelson's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing calls for him to be sacked.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Coraline made a noise, a sound of revulsion and horror, and, as if it had heard her and awakened, the thing began to sit up.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman