repulsion

Example Sentences

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The researchers also found that spreading ions across many channels reduces the strong electrical repulsion that occurs when large numbers of similarly charged particles are packed into a small space.

From Science Daily

Polling data backs up this anecdotal display of repulsion towards racist violence.

From Salon

There was a twitch in the woman’s eyes; whether repulsion or fear or guilt, or some bleak mixture of the three, Christopher couldn’t tell.

From Literature

When people comment on them, I sometimes can’t tell if it’s out of admiration or a vague yet inquisitive repulsion.

From Los Angeles Times

I hate sleeping in other people’s beds and can’t fathom spending all day with a man without developing at least one repulsion to him.

From Los Angeles Times