Definitions

1. noun

an act or feeling of strong dislike or aversion

“The scientist’s theory was met with strong repulsion from the community.”

2. noun

a physical force that causes two objects to move apart

“The repulsion between the magnets caused them to separate.”

3. noun

a feeling of revulsion or disgust

“The gruesome image evoked a feeling of repulsion in her.”

4. verb

to cause a feeling of strong dislike or aversion

“The horror movie repelled many viewers.”

5. verb

to cause two objects to move apart due to a physical force

“The magnets repelled each other and flew apart.”