Synonyms for

Repulsed

Verb / ri:ˈpʌlst / Another word for repulsed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to feel disgust or intense dislike towards someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

fightoff drive pushback attract driveback repulse rebuff forceback repel beatback disgusted revolted appalled sickened nauseated offended repelled shocked horrified outraged abhorred detested hated disliked despised loathed scorned disdained contemned

Example sentences

  1. He was repulsed by the sight of the dead animal on the road.
  2. She was repulsed by the taste of the spoiled milk.
  3. The horror movie repulsed him.
  4. The dirty and smelly bathroom repulsed her.
  5. The idea of eating insects repulsed him.

Quotes

  • I am never at ease with anything which does not seem to me to be natural. Repulsed by most of the so-called 'modern inventions', I am hopelessly out of date.
  • The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter - often an unconscious but still a faithful interpreter - in the eye.
  • Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

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