Repulsion

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈpʊɫzˈaɪˌɑn/

Repulsion (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of not wanting to be near someone or something because it seems unpleasant or wrong.
  2. A physical effect where two things push each other away.
  3. The act of rejecting or turning away from an idea, person, or situation.

Examples

  • She felt repulsion when she saw the dirty kitchen.
  • The smell caused repulsion in everyone at the table.