Synonyms of repulsing

repulsing

verb

present participle of repulse

1

as in disgusting

to cause to feel disgust

the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusting
• appalling
• repelling
• sickening
• horrifying
• nauseating
• revolting
• insulting
• distressing
• shocking
• outraging
• displeasing
• putting off
• grossing out
• turning off
• turning one's stomach
• offending
• disquieting
• affronting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attracting
• luring
• pulling
• seducing
• charming
• enticing
• fascinating
• disarming
• drawing
• captivating
• bewitching
• tempting
• alluring
• enchanting
• gratifying
• pleasing
• delighting
• rejoicing
• tickling
• beguiling
• interesting
• intriguing
• appealing (to)
• entrancing
• enthralling
• enrapturing

2

as in repelling

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repelling
• resisting
• fighting
• rebutting
• turning back
• deflecting
• turning away
• opposing
• fending (off)
• withstanding
• beating off
• staving off
• defying
• holding off
• warding (off)
• standing off
• spurning
• rebuffing
• snubbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embracing
• welcoming
• hailing