Repulse: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe a strong, immediate reaction to something unpleasant, often with the connotation of physically pushing away or avoiding something.

• The sight of the spoiled food repulsed me
• His rude behavior repulsed everyone at the party

This term is used to express a powerful feeling of aversion or revulsion typically caused by something offensive or unpleasant.

• The unfair treatment of the employees caused a feeling of disgust among the workers
• The movie's gory scenes disgusted many viewers

Typically used to describe a strong reaction of disgust or horror, often accompanied by a desire to reject or rebel against something.

• The corruption in the government revolted the citizens
• The graphic images in the documentary revolted many viewers

This word indicates a general feeling of not liking something or someone, without the strong intensity of revulsion or horror.

• I dislike early morning meetings
• She has always had a strong dislike for broccoli

This term conveys a sudden, intense feeling of surprise, usually due to an unexpected or disturbing event. While it can be neutral, it often has a negative connotation.

• The news of the accident shocked everyone in the office
• He was shocked by the unexpected turn of events

Repulse appears twice in the input by mistake. Its usage context is identical to the previous 'repulse' entry and should not be duplicated here.

Defense refers to the action of protecting oneself, others, or something valuable from attack or harm. It is often used in physical, legal, or sports contexts.

• The city built a wall as a defense against invaders
• The lawyer's defense was based on a lack of evidence

Resistance is used to describe the act of opposing or fighting against something. It can be applied in various contexts such as physical opposition, political movements, or even everyday situations where someone is reluctant to comply.

• The resistance fighters played a crucial role in undermining the occupation
• She showed resistance to change and preferred to keep things as they were

Counterattack is used in a military context or competitive situations to describe an attack made in response to an enemy's attack.

• After the enemy's initial strike, the soldiers prepared for a quick counterattack
• The football team launched a counterattack that led to a goal