Obsession and Revulsion

Obsession

Obsession noun - Something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned.

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Revulsion and obsession are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Revulsion" instead a noun "Obsession".

Revulsion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

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Obsession and revulsion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsession" instead a noun "Revulsion".

Nearby Word: revulsive

human	human obsession	human revulsion
similar	similar obsession	similar revulsion
complete	complete obsession	complete revulsion
utter	utter obsession	utter revulsion
Other adjectives: mild, sheer, violent, serious, absolute, personal, overwhelming, inexplicable, cultural, sudden.

The comedy can come from the fact that obsession and revulsion can result in a similar level of enthusiasm.

Source: Berate and Switch

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