1. A feeling of intense distaste or aversion; disgust
She felt a deep repulsion toward his behavior.
Ela sentiu uma profunda repulsão pelo comportamento dele.
2. The action or process of driving back or forcing away
The repulsion of the enemy forces was successful.
A repulsão das forças inimigas foi bem-sucedida.
3. In physics, the force by which bodies or particles tend to drive each other apart
Magnetic repulsion keeps the two poles apart.
A repulsão magnética mantém os dois polos afastados.