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Repulsed - English meaning

Repulsed – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.

Usage examples:

Rioters tried to storm the ministry but were repulsed by police

Synonims:

RepelDrive backDrive awayFight backFight offPut to flightForce backBeat offBeat backPush backThrust backWard offHold offStave offFend offFoilCheckFrustrateSee offSend packi
verb

Cause to feel intense distaste and aversion.

Usage examples:

Audiences were repulsed by the film's brutality

Synonims:

RevoltDisgustRepelSickenNauseateMake someone feel sickTurn someone's stomachBe repulsive toBe extremely distasteful toMake shudderBe repugnant toMake someone's flesh creepMake som
noun

The action of driving back an attack or of being driven back.

Usage examples:

The repulse of the invaders

Repulsed translation into English

Repulsed: translate from English into Chinese

Translate repulsed into Chinese (Simplified)}
被击退, 击退, 打退, 逐退, 却, 厌恨

Repulsed: translate from English into Dutch

Translate repulsed into Dutch}
Afgeslagen, Afslaan, Terugdringen, Afwijzen, Terugslaan, Verdringen, Weren, Terugstoten, Terugdrijven

Repulsed: translate from English into French

Translate repulsed into French}
Repoussé, Repousser, Refouler, Rejeter

Repulsed: translate from English into German

Translate repulsed into German}
Abgestoßen, Abstoßen, Abwehren, Abweisen, Zurückschlagen, Zurückweisen, Zurückwerfen, Abschlagen, Zurücktreiben, Vertreiben

Repulsed: translate from English into Hindi

Translate repulsed into Hindi}
Repulsed, खदेड़ा हुआ, पीछे हटाया गया

Repulsed: translate from English into Italian

Translate repulsed into Italian}
Respinto, Respingere

Repulsed: translate from English into Korean

Translate repulsed into Korean}
격퇴, 퇴짜 놓다, 격퇴하다, 사람 따위를 퇴짜놓다, 신청 따위를 퇴짜놓다, 구혼 따위를 퇴짜놓다

Repulsed: translate from English into Russian

Translate repulsed into Russian}
Отброшен, Отталкивать, Отражать, Отбивать, Опровергать, Отвергать, Не принимать

Repulsed: translate from English into Spanish

Translate repulsed into Spanish}
Rechazado, Rechazar, Repulsar

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin repuls- ‘driven back’, from the verb repellere (see repel).

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Repulsed – similar words

repulser

noun

A person who or thing which repulses or repels.

Repulser - all meanings in English

repulse

verb

Drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.

Usage examples:

Rioters tried to storm the ministry but were repulsed by police
noun

The action of driving back an attack or of being driven back.

Usage examples:

The repulse of the invaders
verb

Force or drive back

Repulse - all meanings in English

Repulsed synonims

check

tʃek

verb

Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

Usage examples:

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage
noun

An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.

Usage examples:

A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances
exclamation

Us spelling of cheque.

Check - all meanings in English

disgust

dɪsˈɡʌst

noun

A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Usage examples:

The sight filled her with disgust
verb

Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

Usage examples:

They were disgusted by the violence
noun

A strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant

Usage examples:

She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency., something in the kitchen smelled…
Disgust - all meanings in English

fend off

phrasal verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

phrasal verb

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing

Usage examples:

He’s an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters., the social democrat gover…
phrasal verb

To avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult

Usage examples:

The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid fro…
Fend off - all meanings in English

fight back

phrasal verb

Defend oneself

phrasal verb

To try hard not to show a strong emotion

Usage examples:

She fought back the tears as she watched her brother go., you’ve seen him fight back every time he’…
Fight back - all meanings in English

fight off

phrasal verb

Force or drive back

phrasal verb

To free yourself from an illness or a desire to do something you should not do

Usage examples:

I was trying to fight off the urge to sneak into the kitchen for something to eat., her body couldn…
Fight off - all meanings in English

foil

fɔɪl

verb

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

Usage examples:

A brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery
noun

The track or scent of a hunted animal.

noun

Metal hammered or rolled into a thin flexible sheet, used chiefly for covering or wrapping food.

Usage examples:

Aluminium foil
Foil - all meanings in English

frustrate

frʌsˈtreɪt

verb

Prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.

Usage examples:

The rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather
adjective

Frustrated.

Hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire

Frustrate - all meanings in English

nauseate

verb

Affect with nausea.

Usage examples:

The thought of food nauseated her
verb

To cause someone to feel as if they are going to vomit

Usage examples:

He's nauseated by the smell of meat cooking., the smell of the fish nauseated her.
Nauseate - all meanings in English

put to flight

phrase

To defeat someone and force them to run away

Usage examples:

The rebels were put to flight by the small regiment., the townspeople attacked the intruders with e…
Put to flight - all meanings in English

repel

verb

Drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

Usage examples:

They sought to repel the enemy with their machine guns
verb

Force or drive back

verb

To force away something unwanted

Usage examples:

This coat repels moisture., even the idea of him repels her., [ u ] bring insect repellent along on…
Repel - all meanings in English

revolt

verb

Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

Usage examples:

The iceni revolted and had to be suppressed
noun

An attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling.

Usage examples:

A country-wide revolt against the government
verb

To take violent action against authority, or to refuse to be controlled or ruled

Usage examples:

Californians may be ready to revolt against broad cuts in government services., i was revolted by h…
Revolt - all meanings in English

sicken

verb

Make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.

Usage examples:

She was sickened by the bomb attack
verb

To become sick

Usage examples:

The animals sickened and died., i was sickened by the attitude of people who could take enjoyment i…
Sicken - all meanings in English

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