repelled

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

Translation

v. To push or force back with force; To drive away; to repel; To feel aversion or dislike towards; To reject; to refuse.
adj. Inspiring strong dislike or aversion.

Phrases & Collocations

repelled by the smell

repulsé par l'odeur

repelled the attack

a repoussé l'attaque

repelled advances

a repoussé les avances

repelling force

force de répulsion

repelled him

l'a repoussé

repelled water

a repoussé l'eau

repelling insects

répulsion des insectes

repelled gaze

a repoussé le regard

repelled efforts

a repoussé les efforts

repelled visitors

a repoussé les visiteurs

Example Sentences

the strong smell repelled me from the room.

L'odeur forte m'a repoussé de la pièce.

he was repelled by her aggressive behavior.

Il a été repoussé par son comportement agressif.

the politician's policies repelled many voters.

Les politiques du politicien ont repoussé de nombreux électeurs.

the rough texture of the fabric repelled my hand.

La texture rugueuse du tissu a repoussé ma main.

the dog was repelled by the loud noise.

Le chien a été repoussé par le bruit fort.

i was repelled by the thought of public speaking.

J'ai été repoussé par l'idée de parler en public.

the water-repellent coating repelled the rain.

Le revêtement hydrofuge a repoussé la pluie.

the audience was repelled by the film's violence.

Le public a été repoussé par la violence du film.

the company's unethical practices repelled investors.

Les pratiques contraires à l'éthique de l'entreprise ont repoussé les investisseurs.

the icy wind repelled us from the summit.

Le vent glacial nous a repoussés du sommet.

the food's unusual taste repelled my appetite.

Le goût inhabituel de la nourriture a repoussé mon appétit.

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