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    Répulsion (en. Repulsion)

    /ʁepylsɪɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Force that pushes an object away.
    The repulsion between identical electric charges causes them to move apart.
    La répulsion entre les charges électriques identiques entraîne leur éloignement.
    Feeling of strong aversion or disgust.
    His repulsion for lies was evident.
    Sa répulsion pour les mensonges était évidente.
    State of someone experiencing disgust.
    He felt a repulsion towards violence.
    Il a ressenti une répulsion face à la violence.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repulsio', meaning 'the action of pushing away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    physical repulsion
    Instinctive reaction against a threatening object or situation.
    répulsion physique
    to feel a repulsion
    To feel an intense disgust towards something.
    sentir une répulsion
    to express a repulsion
    To manifest disdain or aversion.
    exprimer une répulsion

    Related Words

    to push away
    Action of making something retreat or move away.
    repousser
    aversion
    Feeling of distance towards a person, a group, or an idea.
    aversion
    disgust
    Intense negative feeling towards something unusual or inherent.
    dégoût

    Slang Meanings

    extreme disgust
    This dish gives me a repulsion, I can't eat it.
    Ce plat me file une répulsion, je ne peux pas le manger.
    intense refusal
    He has a repulsion for teamwork.
    Il a une répulsion pour le travail d'équipe.