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repulsed Definition and Meaning in English (repulsed definition)

adjective
Synonyms:disgustedrevoltedrepelled
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Repulsed definition: Feeling intense distaste, disgust, or aversion towards something or someone.

Definitions of Repulsed

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling intense distaste, disgust, or aversion towards something or someone.

  2. 2verb

    To have driven back or rejected an attack, an enemy, or an advance by force.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt utterly repulsed by his rude behavior.”

formal

“The invaders were repulsed by the strong defense.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverepulse
present participlerepulsing
nounrepulsion
adjectiverepulsive

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

repulse an attackcollocation

To drive back or fight off an assault or offensive.

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Repulsed definition: Feeling intense distaste, disgust, or aversion towards something or someone.
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'Repulsed' translates to 'repulsed' in English. Repulsed definition: Feeling intense distaste, disgust, or aversion towards something or someone.
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