1. (noun)repulsion, repulsive force the force by which bodies repel one another Synonyms: repulsion, repugnance, horror, repulsive force, standoff, revulsion Antonyms: attractive force, attraction
3. (noun)repulsion, standoff the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand Synonyms: repulsive force, horror, repugnance, tie, repulsion, standoff, draw, revulsion Antonyms: attractive force, attraction
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'repulsion'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. repulsion Antipathy, repugnance, and uncongeniality are instinctive; other forms of dislike may be acquired or cherished for cause. Uncongeniality is negative, a want of touch or sympathy. An antipa Synonyms: antipathy, abhorrence, disgust, hatred, repugnance, antagonism, dislike, hostility, repulsion, aversion, distaste, opposition, uncongeniality, detestation Antonyms: affinity, attraction, fellow-feeling, kindliness, sympathy, agreement, congeniality, harmony, regard