Repulsion and Relish

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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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Relish is an antonym for repulsion.

Relish noun - Positive regard for something.

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Repulsion is an antonym for relish.

Nearby Words: relished, relishing

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