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repelled Definition and Meaning in English (repelled definition)

verb
Synonyms:driven backpushed backfended off
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Repelled definition: To have been driven or forced back or away, especially an attack or an attacker.

Definitions of Repelled

  1. 1verb

    To have been driven or forced back or away, especially an attack or an attacker.

  2. 2verb

    To have caused a strong feeling of distaste or revulsion in someone.

Example Sentences

formal

“The invaders were repelled by the strong defense.”

casual

“She was repelled by his rude behavior.”

Synonyms

driven backpushed backfended off

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverepel
third person singularrepels
present participlerepelling
agent nounrepeller
adjectiverepellent

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Repelled definition: To have been driven or forced back or away, especially an attack or an attacker.
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'Repelled' translates to 'repelled' in English. Repelled definition: To have been driven or forced back or away, especially an attack or an attacker.
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