Dictionary / Vocabulary / 反発
はんぱつ
opposition; rebellion; revolt; resistance
JLPT N1 common word Also written 反撥
財界では、法案提出断念に反発を強めているそうだ。
In the financial world opposition is apparently increasing against the withdrawal of the proposed bill.
押し付けられると反発しちゃうのが人間っていうものなんじゃないか。
Isn't it reacting against that forced on us that is "human"?
彼は反発したいという気になったが、思い直してやめた。
He was tempted to retort, but thought better of it.