repulsion

• Nom désignant un fort sentiment de dégoût ou d'aversion, ou une force physique qui éloigne des objets les uns des autres.

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

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1. Physical repulsionB2formalscientific

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

   répulsion physique

   • 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.

   Synonymesrepulsive force

   Antonymesattraction

2. Intense aversionB2formal

   A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something.

   Réprobation intense

   • 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.

   Synonymesabhorrenceabominationantipathyaversiondetestationdisgustdistastehorrorloathingodiumrepugnancerevulsion

   Antonymesappealattractionfascinationliking

3. Successful defensive standC1formalpolitical

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

   Repousser une attaque

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckrebuffrepellingrepulse