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repulsa

repudiation, condemnation

noun rreh-POOL-sah Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: From Latin repulsa (rejection), from repellere (to drive back).

Usage Note

Repulsa is a formal or written-register noun expressing strong collective rejection, typically of an act of violence or injustice (una repulsa unánime). It is stronger than rechazo (refusal, rejection) and carries moral weight. Do not confuse with repulsión (physical disgust or repulsion), though the two overlap in register.

Examples

"El atentado provocó una repulsa general."

Natural Translation

The attack provoked a general condemnation.

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