Repulsion and Use

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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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Use is an antonym for repulsion.

Use noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.

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Repulsion is an antonym for use.

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

successful repulsion

successful use

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