Definitions
- Describing a strong dislike or distaste for something or someone. - Referring to a feeling of avoidance or reluctance towards a particular thing or activity. - Talking about a strong feeling of opposition or resistance towards something.
- Describing a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion towards something or someone. - Referring to a strong desire to avoid or distance oneself from something unpleasant or offensive. - Talking about a force or power that pushes things away from each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a strong negative reaction towards something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a feeling of avoidance or reluctance.
- 3Both can be used to express a strong dislike or distaste.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Aversion refers to a general dislike or opposition, while repulsion implies a stronger feeling of disgust or revulsion.
- 2Action: Aversion is more focused on the feeling or emotion, while repulsion can also imply a physical or instinctive reaction to something unpleasant.
- 3Usage: Aversion is commonly used to describe personal preferences or dislikes, while repulsion is often used to describe a strong reaction to something offensive or repulsive.
- 4Scope: Aversion can be used in a wider range of contexts, including personal preferences, opinions, or attitudes, while repulsion is more specific to strong negative reactions towards something unpleasant.
Remember this!
Aversion and repulsion are synonyms that both describe a strong negative reaction or feeling towards something. However, aversion is a general term that refers to a dislike or opposition, while repulsion implies a stronger feeling of disgust or revulsion. Additionally, aversion is more focused on the feeling or emotion, while repulsion can also imply a physical or instinctive reaction. Aversion is commonly used to describe personal preferences or dislikes, while repulsion is often used to describe a strong reaction to something offensive or repulsive.
