Repelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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repelled

 

[ rษชหˆpษ›ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

Repelled describes the action of driving or forcing something away from oneself. It is often used in both a physical and metaphorical sense. In a physical sense, it can refer to forces such as magnets that push away from each other. In a metaphorical sense, it can describe emotions or sensations that cause someone to feel distaste or aversion. This word is commonly used in scientific contexts as well as in everyday language when discussing social interactions or feelings.

Synonyms

dissuaded, driven away, pushed back

Examples of usage

  • The magnets repelled each other when placed close together.
  • The strong smell of the garbage repelled her.
  • He was repelled by the rude behavior of his colleague.

Translations

Translations of the word "repelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repelido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคฐ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgewehrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odparto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’ƒ้€€ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท repoussรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repelido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geriye itildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฌ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุทุฑุฏู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odraลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ‡ป้€€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odbijen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกhrakinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆา›ะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™dd edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repelido

Etymology

The term 'repelled' is derived from the Latin word 'repellere', which is composed of 're-', meaning 'back', and 'pellere', meaning 'to drive or push'. This verb entered the English language in the late Middle Ages. The use of the word has evolved over time, extending its meaning from purely physical actions to include emotional and social contexts. The notion of repelling is often related to an instinctual reaction to threats or undesired stimuli, emphasizing a primal aspect of human behavior. The adaptability of the term allows it to be used across various disciplines, including physics, psychology, and everyday interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,955, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.