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repulse

 

[ rɪˈpʌls ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

feelings

To repel, drive back, or ward off; to fill with intense aversion or repugnance. To cause someone to feel disgust or intense dislike.

Synonyms

disgust, dislike, revolt, shock

Examples of usage

  • He was repulsed by the sight of the rotting food.
  • The idea of eating insects repulses many people.
  • She was repulsed by his rude behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

military

A successful military defense against an enemy attack.

Synonyms

counterattack, defense, resistance

Examples of usage

  • The army mounted a strong repulse against the invading forces.
  • The soldiers were able to repulse the enemy's attack.

Translations

Translations of the word "repulse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repelir

🇮🇳 प्रतिकार करना (Pratikar karna)

🇩🇪 abstoßen

🇮🇩 menolak

🇺🇦 відштовхувати

🇵🇱 odpychać

🇯🇵 撃退する (gekita suru)

🇫🇷 repousser

🇪🇸 rechazar

🇹🇷 geri püskürtmek

🇰🇷 물리치다 (mullichida)

🇸🇦 صد (ṣad)

🇨🇿 odrazit

🇸🇰 odraziť

🇨🇳 击退 (jī tuì)

🇸🇮 odbiti

🇮🇸 hrinda

🇰🇿 қабылдамау (qabıldamau)

🇬🇪 უკუგდება (uk'ugadgma)

🇦🇿 rədd etmək

🇲🇽 rechazar

Word origin

The word 'repulse' originated from the Latin word 'repulsus', which is the past participle of 'repellere', meaning 'to drive back'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, primarily in the context of military defense and feelings of disgust or aversion.

See also: repulsion, repulsive, repulsively, repulsiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,257, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.