Repulsion

usgb/rɪˈpʌlʃn/
noun

A strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

The idea of eating insects filled her with repulsion.
Visual representation of "repulsion" - A strong feeling of dislike or disgust

Often appears as...

  • overcome with repulsion
  • filled with repulsion

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Disapproving

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Emotional Weight

Repulsion indicates a powerful emotional response, more intense than mere dislike.

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His repulsion on seeing the dirty room was almost palpable.
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Negative Reaction

Use 'repulsion' to describe an instant, strong negative reaction, often involuntary.

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He felt a wave of repulsion as the moldy smell hit him.
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Physical Expressions

'Repulsion' can provoke visible signs of discomfort or aversion in people.

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Her face twisted in repulsion at the sour taste.
Visual representation of the word "Repulsion"

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