repulsion
re·pul·sion
noun \ri-ˈpəl-shən\Definition of REPULSION
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
- I read about what happened with a feeling of shock and repulsion.
- She felt a repulsion for politics.
- a repulsion between the particles
- their successful repulsion of the attack
First Known Use of REPULSION
15th century
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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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