Preference and Repulsion

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

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Repulsion is an antonym for preference.

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

Usage example: we giggled at my father, who was overcome with repulsion when he realized he was eating octopus

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Preference is an antonym for repulsion.

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