🤢Repulsion (Repulsion)

noun
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/
Abstoßung (Abstoessung)

Meaning

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
Meaning Translation
ein starkes Gefuehl von Abneigung oder Ekel; eine Kraft, die Objekte voneinander wegtreibt.
ein starkes Gefuehl von Abneigung oder Ekel; eine Kraft, die Objekte voneinander wegtreibt

Example Sentences

She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

Sie empfand eine starke Abneigung gegenüber der Vorstellung, Insekten zu essen.
Sie empfand eine starke Abneigung gegenueber der Vorstellung, Insekten zu essen.

She felt deep repulsion at the sight of cruelty to animals.

Sie empfand tiefe Abscheu beim Anblick von Tierquälerei.
Sie empfand tiefe Abscheu beim Anblick von Tierquaelerei.

Synonyms

disgust, revulsion, aversion, distaste, loathing
Entry 1
disgust, revulsion, aversion, distaste
Entry 2
disgust, aversion, loathing, revulsion, distaste

Antonyms

attraction, appeal, fascination, allure
Entry 1
attraction, appeal, fascination, allure
Entry 2
attraction, appeal

Collocations

magnetic repulsion, strong repulsion, mutual repulsion, repulsion force, feel repulsion, deep repulsion, physical repulsion, emotional repulsion
Entry 1
magnetic repulsion, strong repulsion, mutual repulsion, repulsion force
Entry 2
feel repulsion, deep repulsion, physical repulsion, emotional repulsion

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