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Repulsion

noun
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Meaning

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
a strong feeling of dislike or disgust

Example Sentences

She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

She felt deep repulsion at the sight of cruelty to animals.

Synonyms

disgust, revulsion, aversion, distaste, loathing
Entry 1
disgust, revulsion, aversion, distaste
Entry 2
disgust, aversion, loathing, revulsion, distaste

Antonyms

attraction, appeal, fascination, allure
Entry 1
attraction, appeal, fascination, allure
Entry 2
attraction, appeal

Collocations

magnetic repulsion, strong repulsion, mutual repulsion, repulsion force, feel repulsion, deep repulsion, physical repulsion, emotional repulsion
Entry 1
magnetic repulsion, strong repulsion, mutual repulsion, repulsion force
Entry 2
feel repulsion, deep repulsion, physical repulsion, emotional repulsion

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