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Repulsed

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What is Repulsed?

An extreme sense of repulsion triggered by something deeply offensive to one's moral or physical senses. It goes beyond dislike and involves a visceral need to distance oneself. Revulsion can arise from witnessing cruelty, injustice, or something profoundly unclean.

When you might feel repulsed

Repulsed is a specific form of disgust, which itself is a type of anger. You might experience this feeling in situations where anger is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define repulsed.

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