Repulsion
Repulsion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
Trepidation and repulsion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trepidation" instead a noun "Repulsion".
Trepidation
Trepidation noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Repulsion and trepidation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repulsion" instead a noun "Trepidation".
How words are described
| complete | complete repulsion | complete trepidation |
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