repulses

[US]/rɪˈpʌlsɪz/
[UK]/rɪˈpʌlsɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.drives back or repels; refutes or disproves; rejects or refuses

Phrases & Collocations

repulses me

repulses others

repulses greatly

repulses completely

repulses deeply

repulses me instantly

repulses the crowd

repulses with force

repulses the audience

repulses at times

Example Sentences

the smell of rotten food repulses me.

his rude behavior repulses everyone around him.

the thought of betrayal repulses her.

violence in movies often repulses viewers.

the idea of eating insects repulses many people.

his constant complaining repulses his friends.

seeing cruelty to animals repulses animal lovers.

the graphic images in the documentary repulsed many viewers.

her insincerity repulses those who value honesty.

the idea of pollution in our oceans repulses environmentalists.

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