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repulsion

[/rɪˈpʌlʃən/]
nounfemininepl: repulsions
repulsão
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.
Synonyms
disgustaversionrevulsiondistasteabhorrenceloathing
Antonyms
attractionaffinitylikingappealcharm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repulsão
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
repulsão
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
repulsão
Standard usage in business and academic environments
Portugal
repulsão
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

feel repulsion toward something/someone
repulsion force
mutual repulsion
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