Basic Details
Word: Repulsion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.
Synonyms: Aversion, distaste, loathing
Antonyms: Attraction, affection, liking
Idioms and Phrases
- Push away with repulsion: To reject someone or something vehemently. Example: "He pushed away the idea of moving away with repulsion, as he loved his hometown too much."
- Feel a repulsion: To experience a strong dislike or aversion towards something. Example: "She felt a repulsion when she saw the mess left behind at the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sight of the dirty water filled the children with repulsion, making them turn away.
Example 2: His repulsion for lying meant he always told the truth, no matter the situation.
Example 3: The repulsion she felt towards the cruel treatment of animals motivated her to become an activist.
Fun Fact
The word "repulsion" comes from the Latin word "repulsio," which means "a driving back." It originally described the physical force pushing away objects, before it was used to describe emotional reactions.
Famous Quote
"The mere presence of a great evil should be sufficient to inspire repulsion." - Mordecai Richler
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "repulsion" mean?
a) A strong feeling of dislike
b) A form of attraction
c) A type of dance
d) Excitement
Answer: a) A strong feeling of dislike
2. Which of these is a synonym of "repulsion"?
a) Distaste
b) Happiness
c) Love
d) Curiosity
Answer: a) Distaste
3. What is an antonym of "repulsion"?
a) Disgust
b) Liking
c) Aversion
d) Hatred
Answer: b) Liking
4. Which sentence uses "repulsion" correctly?
a) She felt a repulsion towards the beautiful flowers.
b) His repulsion for the unfair treatment made him speak up.
c) The repulsion of the kite was high.
d) They danced with repulsion at the party.
Answer: b) His repulsion for the unfair treatment made him speak up.
5. Which idiom means the same as "repulsion"?
a) Push away with repulsion
b) A bird in the hand
c) As clear as mud
d) All's well that ends well
Answer: a) Push away with repulsion
