verb [VN] (formal)
1 [usuallypassive] to make sb feel disgust or strong dislike
SYNREPEL:
I was repulsed by the horrible smell.
2 to fight sb who is attacking you and drive them away
SYNREPEL:
to repulse an attack / invasion / offensive
3 to refuse to accept sb's help, attempts to be friendly, etc:
Each time I tried to help I was repulsed. * She repulsed his advances.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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