repulse

[US]/rɪˈpʌls/
[UK]/rɪˈpʌls/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. drive back, reject
n. defeat, rejection

Phrases & Collocations

feel repulsed

repulse the enemy

repulse bay

Example Sentences

The gruesome scene repulsed the onlookers.

The foul smell repulsed the customers.

His rude behavior repulsed everyone at the party.

The sight of blood repulses me.

The dictator's oppressive regime repulsed the citizens.

The slimy texture of the food repulsed her.

The thought of eating insects repulses many people.

The politician's lies repulsed the voters.

The violent movie scenes repulsed some audience members.

The aggressive sales tactics repulsed potential customers.

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