repulsion

[ ri-puhl-shuh n ]
/ rɪˈpʌl ʃən /
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noun

the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.
the feeling of being repelled, as by the thought or presence of something; distaste, repugnance, or aversion.
Physics. the force that acts between bodies of like electric charge or magnetic polarity, tending to separate them.

Origin of repulsion

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Medieval Latin repulsiōn- (stem of Late Latin repulsiō), equivalent to Latin repuls(us) (see repulse) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM repulsion

in·ter·re·pul·sion, noun

Words nearby repulsion

repudiation, repugn, repugnance, repugnant, repulse, repulsion, repulsive, repurchase, repurchase agreement, reputable, reputation

Words related to repulsion

distaste, loathing, malice, revulsion, denial, abhorrence, repugnance, revolt, horror, detestation, abomination, resentment, refusal, aversion, snub, antipathy, hate, rebuff, disrelish, repugnancy

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British Dictionary definitions for repulsion

repulsion
/ (rɪˈpʌlʃən) /

noun

a feeling of disgust or aversion
physics a force tending to separate two objects, such as the force between two like electric charges or magnetic poles

Medical definitions for repulsion

repulsion
[ rĭ-pŭl′shən ]

n.

The act of repelling or driving apart.
A feeling of extreme dislike.
The tendency of particles or bodies of the same electric charge or magnetic polarity to separate.