repulsion

noun

ri-ˈpəl-shən How to pronounce repulsion (audio)
Definition of repulsionnext
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness we giggled at my father, who was overcome with repulsion when he realized he was eating octopus

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Recent Examples of repulsion Covering politics today is a grim dance between the vicious and the idiotic, between repulsion and despair. — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 10 May 2026 Part of the reason is due to its incredible weakness; the gravitational attraction between two electrons is more than forty orders of magnitude smaller than the electrostatic repulsion between two electrons. — Big Think, 6 May 2026 Apple’s songs invite us back to the euphoria of attraction and the nausea of repulsion. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 In one sad scene, Floyd and Carol begin to make love, only for Carol to pull away in repulsion. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repulsion
  1. disgust
  2. hatred
  3. horror
  4. nausea
  5. distaste
Noun
  • When the Rangers promoted prospect first baseman Carlos Pena in the waning days of the ‘01 season, Palmeiro could hardly contain his disgust.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Even American culture’s misguided attempt at welcoming the object through a decades-long foray into plush toilet covers elicits reflective disgust.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of disgust
Noun
  • Considering the deep-rooted hatred that defined the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry, Neely was the ultimate villain.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Engelbert will meet with the executive committee of the players’ union on Tuesday to discuss the recent uptick in online hatred and threats directed toward players.
    — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Remember when there was a wave of filmmakers all trying to make murderous Steamboat Willie horror movies because the character had entered the public domain?
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • Jordan received his first Academy nod and victory for Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of horror
Noun
  • Watch for signs of heat illness, such as heavy sweating; nausea; headache; dizziness or weakness; cool, pale and clammy skin; altered mental state and loss of consciousness.
    — Howard Cohen July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • According to Eli Lilly, the drug's manufacturer, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion and stomach pain.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • In his TikTok, Lemon went on to explain his distaste for Clark’s dismissal.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of distaste

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“Repulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repulsion. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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