Repulsed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Repulsed

Repulsed (verb)

to drive or beat back, repel
to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial
to cause repulsion in

Repulsed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

filled with disgust

"I am repulsed that you think it's OK to cheat on your taxes"

similar: disgusted, nauseated, repelled, 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

Repulsed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to cause to feel disgust

"the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me"

similar: disgusted, grossed out, nauseated, put off, repelled, 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
to drive back

"the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line"

similar: beat off, fended (off), rebutted, repelled, 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

Related Entry: Repulse (verb)

Repulse is a different word from Repulsed. The synonyms below are for repulse, not for repulsed.

to cause to feel disgust

"the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me"

similar: disgust, gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, 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
to drive back

"the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line"

similar: beat off, fend (off), rebut, repel, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Repulsed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Repulsed:

disgusted, nauseated, repelled, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened, grossed out, put off, turned off, beat off, fended (off), rebutted, staved off, turned away, turned back, turned one's stomach

Related Words for Repulsed

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), distressed

Near Antonyms of Repulsed

Word Forms of Repulsed

Inflections: repulsing

Origin & Etymology of Repulsed

Middle English repulsen to hold back, drive away, probably in part borrowed from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere to push away, drive back, fend off, in part borrowed from Middle French repulser to drive back, put an end to, borrowed from Latin repulsāre to drive back, repudiate, frequentative of repellere repel

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Repulsed

What does "Repulsed" mean?

"Repulsed" means to drive or beat back, repel. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to drive or beat back, repel. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Repulsed"?

Other words for "Repulsed" include disgusted, nauseated, repelled, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened and grossed out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Repulsed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Repulsed"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Repulsed". Common alternatives include disgusted, nauseated, repelled, revolted, shocked, sick, sickened, grossed out, put off and turned off.

How do you use "Repulsed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Repulsed" in a sentence: "I am repulsed that you think it's OK to cheat on your taxes"; "the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me"; "the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Repulsed"?

"Repulsed" is pronounced /ri-ˈpəls/ and divided into syllables as re·pulse.

What is the origin of the word "Repulsed"?

"Repulsed" comes from Middle English repulsen to hold back, drive away, probably in part borrowed from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere to push away, drive back, fend off, in part borrowed from Middle French repulser to drive back, put an end to, borrowed from Latin repulsāre to drive back, repudiate, frequentative of repellere repel. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Repulsed" meaning "filled with disgust"?

When "Repulsed" (adjective) means filled with disgust, synonyms include disgusted, nauseated, repelled, revolted, shocked and sick.