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repulsion (n.)

early 15c., "repudiation," from Late Latin repulsionem (nominative repulsio) "a repelling," noun of action from past participle stem of repellere (see repel). Meaning "action of forcing or driving back" is attested from 1540s. Sense of "strong dislike" is from 1751.

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Definitions of repulsion from WordNet

repulsion (n.)
the force by which bodies repel one another;
Synonyms: repulsive force
repulsion (n.)
intense aversion;
Synonyms: repugnance / revulsion / horror
repulsion (n.)
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand;
Synonyms: standoff
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