repulsion

re·pul·sion

noun \ri-ˈpəl-shən\

Definition of REPULSION

1

: the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed

2

: the action of repelling : the force with which bodies, particles, or like forces repel one another

3

: a feeling of aversion : repugnance

Examples of REPULSION

1. I read about what happened with a feeling of shock and repulsion.
2. She felt a repulsion for politics.
3. a repulsion between the particles
4. their successful repulsion of the attack

First Known Use of REPULSION

15th century

Related to REPULSION

Synonyms: aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, disgust, revulsion

Related Words: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred; allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure

Near Antonyms: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

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Rhymes with REPULSION

avulsion, compulsion, convulsion, emulsion, evulsion, expulsion, impulsion, propulsion, revulsion