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English noun: repulsion

1. repulsion (phenomenon) the force by which bodies repel one another


Synonymsrepulsive force


Broader (hypernym)force


Attributerepulsive


Antonymsattraction, attractive force

2. repulsion (feeling) intense aversion


Synonymshorror, repugnance, revulsion


Broader (hypernym)disgust

3. repulsion (act) the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand


Synonymsstandoff


Broader (hypernym)stand









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