Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
opposition; rebellion; revolt; resistance; backlash; refusal
若者達は本来、親の考えに対して反発するものだ。It is quite natural for young people to rebel against their parents. rebounding; recoiling; repulsion
rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
Also written 反撥【はんぱつ】