Repulse: meaning, definitions and examples
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repulse
[ rɪˈpʌls ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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