repulsion

uncountable

A noun referring to a strong feeling of disgust or aversion, or a physical force that pushes objects away from each other.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильное чувство отвращения или неприязни, либо физическую силу, отталкивающую объекты друг от друга.esSustantivo que designa un fuerte sentimiento de aversión o repugnancia, o bien una fuerza física que repele objetos entre sí.frNom désignant un fort sentiment de dégoût ou d'aversion, ou une force physique qui éloigne des objets les uns des autres.deSubstantiv, das ein starkes Gefühl der Abneigung oder des Widerwillens bezeichnet oder die physikalische Kraft, die Objekte voneinander abstößt.ptSentimento forte de aversão ou repulsa; também, em física, a força que faz com que corpos ou partículas se afastem mutuamente.zh表示强烈的厌恶或反感，也指物理学中使物体相互排斥的力。arاسم يدل على شعور قوي بالنفور والاشمئزاز أو عدم الارتياح، أو على قوة فيزيائية تدفع الأجسام بعيدًا عن بعضها.

1. Physical repulsion B2 formal scientific

   The force that causes objects to push each other away, often used in physics.

   • Magnetic repulsion causes the two magnets to move apart.
   • The repulsion between the particles is a fundamental force.
   • Electrostatic repulsion prevents the atoms from colliding.

   ruОтталкиваниеesrepulsión físicafrrépulsion physiquedeAbstoßungptRepulsãozh排斥力arالتنافر

   Synonyms: repulsive force

   Antonyms: attraction

2. Intense aversion B2 formal

   A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something.

   • She felt a deep repulsion towards the cruel treatment of animals.
   • The smell of the rotten food filled him with repulsion.
   • His repulsion for dishonesty was evident in his reaction.

   ruОтвращениеesRepulsión intensafrRéprobation intensedeAbneigungptRepulsazh厌恶arنفور

   Synonyms: abhorrenceabominationantipathyaversiondetestationdisgustdistastehorrorloathingodiumrepugnancerevulsion

   Antonyms: appealattractionfascinationliking

3. Successful defensive stand C1 formal political

   The act of driving back an enemy or attacker, resulting in a successful defense.

   • The army's repulsion of the invasion was a turning point in the war.
   • The repulsion of the attack saved the city from destruction.
   • Their successful repulsion of the enemy forces was celebrated.

   ruОтражениеesRechazo defensivo exitosofrRepousser une attaquedeAbwehrptRepulsãozh击退arالدفع

   Synonyms: checkrebuffrepellingrepulse

• repulsions plural form
• repulsions' possessive plural form
• repulsion's possessive singular form