Propensity and Repulsion

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Propensity noun - An established pattern of behavior.

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Repulsion is an antonym for propensity.

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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Propensity is an antonym for repulsion.

complete	complete propensity	complete repulsion
extreme	extreme propensity	extreme repulsion

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