as in repellent
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1
as in repulsing
to drive back
the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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2
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust
the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me
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3
as in resisting
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 repelling
Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
But that decline can be understood as a pragmatic understanding of the difficulties of repelling an invading force.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old has been a rock in defence, repelling all-comers on the right side of the back three.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
In late August, Kyiv confirmed that an F-16 had crashed while repelling a Russian missile and drone attack.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
This storage bag did a great job repelling dirt and water, but the fabric around the zipper does absorb a small amount of moisture.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Erin Smith, whose husband Jeff Smith suffered a traumatic brain injury and a fracture while repelling the rioters, said Dana Bell, 66, contributed to her husband's attack.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Bombarding leads with constant emails, pushy sales calls and generic mass messaging can make a company seem desperate, harming its reputation while simultaneously repelling prospects rather than attracting them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This included evaluating features like breathability, arch support, traction, and water-repelling capabilities.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Chechen media reported Wednesday that Russian forces were repelling drone attacks in the region.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
But that decline can be understood as a pragmatic understanding of the difficulties of repelling an invading force.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old has been a rock in defence, repelling all-comers on the right side of the back three.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
In late August, Kyiv confirmed that an F-16 had crashed while repelling a Russian missile and drone attack.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
This storage bag did a great job repelling dirt and water, but the fabric around the zipper does absorb a small amount of moisture.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Erin Smith, whose husband Jeff Smith suffered a traumatic brain injury and a fracture while repelling the rioters, said Dana Bell, 66, contributed to her husband's attack.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Bombarding leads with constant emails, pushy sales calls and generic mass messaging can make a company seem desperate, harming its reputation while simultaneously repelling prospects rather than attracting them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This included evaluating features like breathability, arch support, traction, and water-repelling capabilities.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repelling
Adjective
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Giles will discuss native landscape plants and demonstrate how to make an effective bug repellent with beautyberry.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Through today’s lens, the whole enterprise was utterly repellent — just wrong on every level.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested again in 2016, during his four-year probation term, for shoplifting from a local Walmart and resisting security and was sent back to prison.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The result of a complex physical and chemical treatment process, the finish gets its name for its ceramic-like feel and matte finish while resisting scratches and scuffs.—
Brian Westover,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Body horror in all its repulsive forms crops up everywhere on Severance, because within Branch 501, one’s body is no longer their own — and that’s exactly how Lumon wants it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite such repulsive assertions, Kingsley’s synthesis of scientific and theological thinking also led him to be one of the great Christian socialists of his day, advocating tirelessly for social reform, especially sanitation.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Conley is struggling with his shot again the past couple of games and at times looks overwhelmed by opposing size and athleticism.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
5 Jan. 2025
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Then inside the meeting, parents and opposing activists gave impassioned speeches on their thoughts on the situation, with multiple speakers yelling in hysterical tones.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2022
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These highly emotional sequences are less riveting and more revolting as they’re primarily used to add shock value, graphically depicting their triggering subject matter.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The term has been applied to other groups as well: Teachers, health care workers, government officials and public safety professionals may encounter mandates that threaten to compromise their values, witness morally repugnant behavior or become a victim of somebody else’s transgression.—
Christina Caron,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Actions mattered more than words, and Nuwan’s were as repugnant as elephant dung.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Repelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repelling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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