English dictionary

repulsion

/r/I/'p/@/l/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the force by which bodies repel one another

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms repulsive force

Antonyms attraction attractive force

Source: WordNet 3.0
intense aversion

noun.feeling

Synonyms horror repugnance revulsion

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

noun.act

Synonyms standoff

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of repulsing or repelling, or the state of being repulsed or repelled.

noun

Source: webster1913