repulsed
rɪˈpʌlst
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Definition of repulsed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
disgustedfeeling intense distaste or disgust
  • She was repulsed by the sight of the rotten food.
disgusted nauseated revolted
2.
pushed backRaredriven back or repelledRare
  • The army was repulsed by the enemy's defenses.
repelled
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Origin of repulsed

Latin, repellere (to drive back)

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disgust
cause someone to feel disgusted or repulsed
disgust
cause someone to feel disgusted or repulsed
repulse
cause someone to feel repulsed or disgusted
disgust
feel disgusted or repulsed
disgust
cause someone to feel disgusted or repulsed
disgust
disgusted or repulsed by something
emotional reaction
feeling disgusted or repulsed
disgust
make someone feel disgusted or repulsed

Examples of repulsed in a sentence

  • They were repulsed by the foul odor.
  • The invaders were repulsed at the border.
  • She felt repulsed by the gruesome scene.

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  1. French:dégoûté, repoussé, ...
  2. German:abgestoßen, zurückgeschlagen, ...
  3. Italian:disgustato, respinto, ...
  4. Spanish:repugnado, rechazado, ...
  5. Portuguese:repugnada, repelido, ...
  6. Chinese:反感, 被击退, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌悪感を抱いた, 撃退された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشْمَئِزّ, مُبْعَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִגְעָל, נֶהְדָּף, ...
  10. Russian:противно, отброшен, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відразливий, відбитий, ...
  12. Hindi:घिन से भरा, पीछे धकेला, ...
repulse
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Definition of repulse - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
emotioncause someone to feel intense disgust
  • His rude behavior repulsed her immediately..
nauseate revolt
2.
militarydrive back an attacking force
  • The army repulsed the enemy attack.
drive back repel
3.
socialRarereject with coldness or discourtesyRare
  • She repulsed his advances with a stern look.
rebuff reject

Noun

1.
emotionDatedfeeling of aversion or disgustDated
  • He felt a repulse at the sight of the mess.
abhorrence disgust revulsion
2.
militaryDatedact of driving back an attackDated
  • The army's repulse of the invaders was swift.
rejection repulsion
3.
rejectionDatedinstance of rejecting someone or somethingDated
  • Her repulse of his advances was clear.
dismissal rebuff refusal
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Origin of repulse

Latin, repellere (to drive back)

Examples of repulse in a sentence

  • Her cruel remarks repulsed everyone at the party.
  • The soldiers repulsed the invaders at dawn.
  • They managed to repulse the surprise attack.
  • He tried to join the group but was repulsed.
  • The proposal was repulsed by the committee immediately.
  • The repulse was evident in her expression.

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  1. French:répugner, répulsion, ...
  2. German:abstoßen, Widerwille, ...
  3. Italian:provocare disgusto, repulsione, ...
  4. Spanish:repugnar, repulsión, ...
  5. Portuguese:causar nojo, repulsa, ...
  6. Chinese:使厌恶, 反感, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌悪感を抱かせる, 嫌悪感, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفَّرَ, نُفور, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְחוֹת, סְלִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:отталкивать, отвращение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відштовхувати, огида, ...
  12. Hindi:घृणा उत्पन्न करना, घृणा, ...
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