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Repulsion
The act of repulsing or repelling, or the state of being repulsed or repelled.
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Broader term 3
To provoke disgust or strong distaste in; to cause (any one) loathing, as of the stomach; to excite aversion in; to offend the moral taste of; -- oft…
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To stuff; to lard; to farce.
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To be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position
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Derivationally related 2
Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a high degr…
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Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a high degr…
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15% interchangeable
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Attribute 2
Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force.
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Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force.
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Synonym 3
A bristling up; a rising into roughness; tumultuous movement.
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Alt. of Repugnancy
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A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.
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Antonym 2
An invisible power in a body by which it draws anything to itself; the power in nature acting mutually between bodies or ultimate particles, tending…
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An invisible power in a body by which it draws anything to itself; the power in nature acting mutually between bodies or ultimate particles, tending…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
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