as in shocked
filled with disgust
repelled reviewers couldn't believe how violent the movie was
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as in repulsed
to drive back
the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me
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as in resisted
to refuse to give in to
repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Recent Examples of repelled
Nick Duffy, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the river banks.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the river banks.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 26 May 2026
In 1862, Mexican troops repelled French attacks on the city of Puebla de los Ángeles in the Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Ukrainian forces shot down and repelled 249 drones, while hits from ballistic missiles and 19 drones were recorded in 15 locations, the air force said in a Facebook update.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The Malian Armed Forces repelled the attack and are currently taking further steps to eliminate the militia that may have been, reportedly, trained by Western security agencies.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Magic repelled the Pistons each time Detroit got close, like late in fourth quarter.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Stink bugs are repelled by smells like citrus, garlic, clove, and mint.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the riverbanks.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the river banks.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV said the militant group repelled attacks along the river banks.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 26 May 2026
In 1862, Mexican troops repelled French attacks on the city of Puebla de los Ángeles in the Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Ukrainian forces shot down and repelled 249 drones, while hits from ballistic missiles and 19 drones were recorded in 15 locations, the air force said in a Facebook update.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The Malian Armed Forces repelled the attack and are currently taking further steps to eliminate the militia that may have been, reportedly, trained by Western security agencies.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Magic repelled the Pistons each time Detroit got close, like late in fourth quarter.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Stink bugs are repelled by smells like citrus, garlic, clove, and mint.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repelled
Adjective
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Bloomberg looked shocked as Alvarado lifted himself off of the mayor and quickly checked on him.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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One shocked professor said some young adults show up to class unable to read a single sentence.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many consumers are wary, skeptical, and even disgusted by AI content in ads.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Jackson and Jones are opposed by other Republicans including Raffensperger and Carr, who are hoping that voters disgusted by the attacks between Jackson and Jones will be looking for other options.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in cable, and the media companies have resisted.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Iowa’s farm lobby remains among the most influential in state politics, and Republican leaders have generally resisted stricter environmental regulations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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One daycare worker had also called in sick that morning and another child was on the way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an investigation notice and public health advisory on Thursday, June 4, after eight people became sick across three states.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Soft cheese has been identified as the source of a deadly listeria outbreak that has killed one and sickened eight others across three states.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Federal health agencies are warning consumers about a multistate listeria outbreak that has already killed one person and sickened more people in multiple states.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Rose Wang, Bluesky's chief operating officer, told CNBC on the sidelines of SXSW in London on Wednesday that the smaller open-source platform isn't opposed to regulation but that smaller players in the industry should be protected.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The idea is vehemently opposed by the players union.—
Jordan Fabian,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Repelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repelled. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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