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repulsion

nounfeminineformalcommon/ʁɨˈpuɫsɐ/re·pul·sa

Definitions

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1

A feeling of intense distaste, disgust, or aversion.

Usage examples

She felt a wave of repulsion at the sight.
His cruelty filled me with repulsion.

Common combinations

feel repulsioncause repulsioninstinctive repulsion
2

The act of repelling, rejecting, or refusing something.

Usage examples

The repulsion of the attack was successful.
The council's repulsion of the plan was expected.

Common combinations

formal repulsioncategorical repulsion