Synonyms for
Repelling
Definition
Repelling means to drive or force something away, or to cause someone to feel disgust or aversion.
Synonyms & similar words
drive
repellant
rebuff
disgust
loathly
disgustful
repel
yucky
repulse
revolting
revolt
distasteful
loathsome
foul
attract
wicked
repellent
snub
disgusting
skanky
disgusting
revolting
displeasing
offensive
unappealing
unpleasant
dislikable
objectionable
undesirable
uninviting
unattractive
irritating
annoying
bothersome
disturbing
troubling
disconcerting
unsettling
alarming
frightening
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Example sentences
- The smell of rotten eggs is repelling.
- I am repelling the mosquitoes with bug spray.
- The creepy crawlies are repelling me.
- The sight of the spider web is repelling.
- The slimy texture of the food is repelling.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. -Walt Disney
Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. -Steve Jobs