1. the force by which bodies repel one another (Freq. 2) • Syn: repulsive force • Ant: attraction • Hypernyms: force • Attrubites: repulsive 2. intense aversion (Freq. 1) • Syn: repugnance, revulsion, horror • Derivationally related forms: repugnant (for: repugnance) • Hypernyms: disgust 3. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand • Syn: standoff • Derivationally related forms: repulse • Hypernyms: stand