Repulsion and Shine

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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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Shine is an antonym for repulsion.

Shine noun - Brightness created by light reflected from a surface.

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Repulsion is an antonym for shine.

Nearby Words: shining, shiny, shiner

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