Repelled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ri-ˈpel/ re·pel

Meaning & Definition of Repelled

Repelled (verb)

  1. to drive back, repulse
  2. to fight against, resist
  3. turn away, reject

Repelled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. filled with disgust

    "repelled reviewers couldn't believe how violent the movie was"

    similar: disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened
    related: fed up, weary, angered, angry, apoplectic, cheesed off (chiefly British), displeased, enraged, fuming, furious, horn-mad, incensed, indignant, infuriated, irate, livid, mad, outraged, rankled, riled, roiled, shirty (chiefly British), sore, steaming, teed off, ticked, upset, worked up, wrought (up)
    near: delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, thankful, thrilled, tickled, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, entranced, fascinated, mesmerized, spellbound

Repelled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to drive back

    "the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting"

    similar: beat off, fended (off), rebutted, repulsed, staved off, turned away, turned back
    related: defied, fought, held off, opposed, resisted, stood off, withstood, deflected, warded (off), rebuffed, snubbed, spurned
    near: embraced, hailed, welcomed

  2. to cause to feel disgust

    "the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me"

    similar: disgusted, grossed out, nauseated, put off, repulsed, revolted, sickened, turned off, turned one's stomach
    related: displeased, distressed, appalled, disquieted, horrified, affronted, insulted, offended, outraged, shocked
    near: allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, disarmed, drew, enchanted, enticed, fascinated, lured, pulled, seduced, tempted, delighted, gratified, pleased, rejoiced, tickled, enraptured, enthralled, entranced, appealed (to), interested, intrigued

  3. to refuse to give in to

    "repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day"

    similar: bucked, defied, fought, opposed, resisted, withstood
    related: battled, combated, contended (with), challenged, contested, contradicted, disputed, baffled, balked, foiled, frustrated, thwarted, checked, countered, hindered, obstructed, stemmed
    opposite: bowed (to), capitulated (to), gave in (to), knuckled under (to), stooped (to), submitted (to), succumbed (to), surrendered (to), yielded (to)

Related Entry: Repel (verb)

Repel is a different word from Repelled. The synonyms below are for repel, not for repelled.

  1. to drive back

    "the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting"

    similar: beat off, fend (off), rebut, repulse, stave off, turn away, turn back
    related: defy, fight, hold off, oppose, resist, stand off, withstand, deflect, ward (off), rebuff, snub, spurn
    near: embrace, hail, welcome

  2. to cause to feel disgust

    "the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me"

    similar: disgust, gross out, nauseate, put off, repulse, revolt, sicken, turn off, turn one's stomach
    related: displease, distress, appall, disquiet, horrify, affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock
    near: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt, delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle, enrapture, enthrall, entrance, appeal (to), interest, intrigue

  3. to refuse to give in to

    "repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day"

    similar: buck, defy, fight, oppose, resist, withstand
    related: battle, combat, contend (with), challenge, contest, contradict, dispute, baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart, check, counter, hinder, obstruct, stem
    opposite: bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Repelled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Repelled:

disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened, beat off, fended (off), rebutted, staved off, turned away, turned back, grossed out, put off, turned off, bucked, defied, fought, opposed, resisted, withstood, turned one's stomach

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Repelled

Words with the opposite meaning of Repelled:

bowed (to), capitulated (to), gave in (to), knuckled under (to), stooped (to), submitted (to), succumbed (to), surrendered (to), yielded (to)

Related Words for Repelled

fed up, weary, angered, angry, apoplectic, cheesed off, displeased, enraged, fuming, furious, horn-mad, incensed, indignant, infuriated, irate, livid, mad, outraged, rankled, riled, roiled, shirty, sore, steaming, teed off, ticked, upset, worked up, wrought (up), held off

Near Antonyms of Repelled

delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, thankful, thrilled, tickled, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, entranced, fascinated, mesmerized, spellbound, embraced, hailed, welcomed, allured, attracted, disarmed, drew, enticed, lured, pulled, seduced, tempted, rejoiced

Word Forms of Repelled

Inflections: repelling

Derived words: repeller (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Repelled

Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere to push away, drive back, fend off, from re- re- + pellere to beat against, push, strike, rouse pulse:1

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Repelled

What does "Repelled" mean?

"Repelled" means to drive back, repulse. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to drive back, repulse. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Repelled"?

Other words for "Repelled" include disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened and beat off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Repelled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Repelled"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Repelled". Common alternatives include disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened, beat off, fended (off) and rebutted.

What is the opposite of "Repelled"?

Antonyms of "Repelled" include bowed (to), capitulated (to), gave in (to), knuckled under (to), stooped (to), submitted (to), succumbed (to) and surrendered (to). Near antonyms include delighted, gratified, pleased and satisfied.

How do you use "Repelled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Repelled" in a sentence: "repelled reviewers couldn't believe how violent the movie was"; "the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting"; "the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me".

Is "Repelled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Repelled" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Repelled"?

"Repelled" is pronounced /ri-ˈpel/ and divided into syllables as re·pel.

What is the origin of the word "Repelled"?

"Repelled" comes from Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere to push away, drive back, fend off, from re- re- + pellere to beat against, push, strike, rouse pulse:1. First known use: 15th centuryt.