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repulsion

/rɪˈpʌlsən/ noun · British & US
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What does repulsion mean?

noun

The act of repelling or the state of being repelled; a strong feeling of dislike or distaste.

Example

"The scientist studied the repulsion between the magnets, which was causing the objects to move away from each other."

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