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repulsion Antonyms

Opposite of repulsion

Because the opposite of repulsion shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of intense disgust, distaste, or strong aversion toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"She felt a sudden wave of attraction at the sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator."

Strongest
attraction
Strong
affection
liking
fondness
affinity
admiration
delight

• noun (Context 2)

In physics, a force under the influence of which two bodies, particles, or like magnetic or electric charges tend to move away from each other.

Usage Example

"The experiment demonstrated the magnetic attraction between two identical poles placed close together."

Strongest
attraction
Strong
gravitation
Weak
cohesion

• noun (Context 3)

The act of driving back, warding off, or forcing away an opposing force or intrusion.

Usage Example

"The historical chronicle detailed the successful welcome of the invaders at the city gates."

Strong
welcome
acceptance
surrender

Similar words to repulsion

Words similar to repulsion shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

revulsion
disgust
repugnance
repulse
abhorrence
loathing
aversion
distaste
See all synonyms of repulsion

• Nearby Words

repugnant
repulse
repulser
repulsion
repulsive
repulsively
repulsiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repulsion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repulsion
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