repulsión
repulsion; repugnance
noun rreh-pool-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin 'repulsio', from 'repellere' (to drive back).
Usage Note
Repulsión is used in both physical science (the repulsive force between like charges) and in emotional/social contexts to express deep disgust. In physics the opposite is atracción. In everyday language it implies a stronger aversion than rechazo (rejection) — closer to revulsion. The plural repulsiones is regular.
Examples
"Sintió repulsión ante esa imagen."
Natural Translation
She felt repulsion at that image.
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