Preference and Repugnance

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Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.

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Repugnance is an antonym for preference.

Repugnance noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Usage example: could barely contain her repugnance of frogs and nearly threw up when she found out we'd have to dissect one in science class

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Preference is an antonym for repugnance.

Nearby Words: repugnant, repugnancy

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