Retreat and Revulsion

Retreat

Retreat noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.

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

Nearby Words: retreated, retreating

Revulsion

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

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

Nearby Word: revulsive
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