as in shocked
filled with disgust
repelled reviewers couldn't believe how violent the movie was
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as in repulsed
to drive back
the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me
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as in resisted
to refuse to give in to
repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Recent Examples of repelled
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The bag is made from waterproof polyester fabric that repelled moisture during testing, and the material helps to compress your tree for more compact storage.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, officers repelled the gangs as the criminals fired their guns at them.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Ukraine also repelled a drone and missile attack on its capital on Monday.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Both Iranian attacks were repelled.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The bag is made from waterproof polyester fabric that repelled moisture during testing, and the material helps to compress your tree for more compact storage.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, officers repelled the gangs as the criminals fired their guns at them.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Ukraine also repelled a drone and missile attack on its capital on Monday.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Both Iranian attacks were repelled.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repelled
Adjective
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Kenny Francois, the CEO of LETS Community Center in Miami Gardens, which serves the Haitian immigrant community, was shocked to learn of the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Fans of the original film were quite shocked to see the change.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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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
Adjective
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The sympathetic throw them pretzel chunks, the disgusted kick their way through their sidewalk confabs, and even the agnostic cover their heads when passing below their subway platform roosts.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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People become even more disgusted with their leaders.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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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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More news to know now Up to 5 cats were sickened in California after bird flu was found in another raw pet food brand.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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All but one Democrat opposed the measure in the House vote earlier this week.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each year, about 48 million people in the U.S. get sick with foodborne illnesses, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The best defense remains up-to-date vaccination, testing when symptomatic, masking in crowded indoor spaces, and staying home when sick.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Repelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repelled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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