Propensity and Revulsion

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Propensity noun - An established pattern of behavior.

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Revulsion is an antonym for propensity.

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

Usage example: the publication of the autopsy photos prompted expressions of outrage and revulsion

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Propensity is an antonym for revulsion.

Nearby Word: revulsive

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Revulsion and Propensity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/propensity/revulsion

Propensity & Revulsion. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/propensity/revulsion>.

Revulsion or Propensity. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/propensity/revulsion.

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