# reversion vs revulsion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reversion
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈvɜːʒ(ə)n̩/ · frequency rank #47,305*
The action of reverting something.

### revulsion
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ · frequency rank #41,351*
Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.

## Source
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