as in shocked
filled with disgust
I am repulsed that you think it's OK to cheat on your taxes
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me
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as in repelled
to drive back
the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line
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Recent Examples of repulsed
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Over decades, my attempts to conquer the Spanish language have been repulsed.
—Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
The last incursion was repulsed by Iran.
—Kasra Naji, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2016
The executions all took place in the space of roughly eight weeks after Iran repulsed the last incursion into its territory by the forces of the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein at the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq war.
—Kasra Naji, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2016
Final Thoughts Of A Spine-Tingling Nature Some parents would be repulsed at the idea of using a smartphone as a means of keeping their kids entertained while in line at a haunted attraction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Over decades, my attempts to conquer the Spanish language have been repulsed.
—Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
The last incursion was repulsed by Iran.
—Kasra Naji, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2016
The executions all took place in the space of roughly eight weeks after Iran repulsed the last incursion into its territory by the forces of the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein at the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq war.
—Kasra Naji, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2016
Final Thoughts Of A Spine-Tingling Nature Some parents would be repulsed at the idea of using a smartphone as a means of keeping their kids entertained while in line at a haunted attraction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repulsed
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One Direction Members and Loved Ones Attend Liam Payne's Funeral By Maggie Ekberg Contributing Entertainment Writer 0 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Liam Payne's sudden passing shocked fans worldwide, and now, his cause of death has been confirmed.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Danni fills in Diana, who’s shocked that Danni was so bold to their boss.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.—
Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
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Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
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Rumors swirled that disillusioned and disgusted donors mobilized after the loss to A&M.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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If anything, Allerton seems intermittently disgusted with Lee and himself, then attracted to Lee again.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
5 Dec. 2024
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Another brand of pet food sold exclusively at farmers markets in California tested positive for bird flu and is believed to have sickened five cats nearly a week after a similar incident was reported in Oregon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Up to 5 cats sickened in California after bird flu found in another raw pet food brand Is norovirus common on cruise ships?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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The college resisted and went to court, reaching the Supreme Court, which ruled that Dartmouth’s charter was a contract that protected the institution from the state.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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The leaders of those countries often resisted these efforts, stating that their new governments were too fragile to tolerate the proliferation of private groups that criticized their government’s policies.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a society where adults often come to work sick, teaching teens to take care of themselves is important.—
Maya Dollarhide,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2025
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Other logistics issues — people getting sick, for example — add time.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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Intelligence officials were appalled.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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At the time, we were appalled to learn that some twenty thousand Syrians had died.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2024
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