Repulsion and Yen

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Repulsion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

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Yen is an antonym for repulsion.

Yen noun - A strong wish for something.

Usage example: I have a strange yen to take the day off from work

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Repulsion is an antonym for yen.

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Yen and Repulsion. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/repulsion/yen

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