noun
repulsion
rih-PUHL-shuhn
Repulsion (noun) means a strong feeling of disgust or aversion. Example: “She felt repulsion at the sight of the rotting food.”
noun
1
A strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
"She felt repulsion at the sight of the rotting food."
2
In physics, the force that pushes apart objects with like electric charge or magnetic polarity.
"Two north magnetic poles produce repulsion when brought close together."
How to use repulsion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong disgust, or (in physics) a force pushing things apart.
Common pairings
feel repulsion
magnetic repulsion
mutual repulsion
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Word forms
- Plural
- repulsions
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Etymology
From Late Latin repulsio, from Latin repulsus, the same root as "repulse."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for repulsion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “repulsion” mean?
The word “repulsion” means a strong feeling of disgust or aversion. In plain terms, strong disgust, or (in physics) a force pushing things apart.
How do you pronounce “repulsion”?
“Repulsion” is pronounced rih-PUHL-shuhn (/ɹɪˈpʌlʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “repulsion” in a sentence?
Here is “repulsion” used in a sentence: “She felt repulsion at the sight of the rotting food.”
What is the opposite of “repulsion”?
The opposite of “repulsion” — its antonyms — is attraction.
What part of speech is “repulsion”?
“Repulsion” is a noun.
Where does the word “repulsion” come from?
The word “repulsion” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin repulsio, from Latin repulsus, the same root as "repulse.".
How many meanings does “repulsion” have?
“Repulsion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
