repulsion

noun
UK: /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/
US: /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/

  1. A feeling of strong dislike or disgust.

    1. I felt a great repulsion for the snake.
    2. The sight of the rotting food filled him with repulsion and nausea.

  2. The act of pushing something away or preventing it from approaching.

    1. The repulsion of the magnets was very strong.
    2. The shield provided complete repulsion of the enemy's energy blasts.

Synonyms

disgust aversion revulsion antipathy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repulsion" in English means: A feeling of strong dislike or disgust., The act of pushing something away or preventing it from approaching..

The phonetic transcription of "repulsion" is /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/ in British English and /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repulsion": disgust, aversion, revulsion, antipathy.

Example usage of "repulsion": "I felt a great repulsion for the snake.". More examples on the page.