repulse 1 of 2

as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly the waiter's incredibly rude repulse of our polite request for a better table—one that wasn't right next to the kitchen—prompted us to walk out

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repulse

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Recent Examples of repulse
Noun
The optical, stop-motion, and puppetry effects alone should make Brain Damage a priority on your watchlist, but Henenlotter’s film excites and repulses on a deeper level. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024 But many foresee a protracted, bitter conflict, particularly in the country’s east as Russian forces retrench after the humiliating repulse of their advance on Kyiv. Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2022
Verb
After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025 The smell of cinnamon repulsed her, as did the sight of falling leaves, cornucopias, turkeys, cobwebs, ghosts, and that stupid cursive that had become the font of choice for selling pumpkin lattes and a vague notion of cozy well-being. Anelise Chen june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for repulse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repulse
Noun
  • Bolsonaro hoped for a similar dismissal of legal proceedings against him and dreamed of winning back the presidency when Brazil held elections in 2026.
    Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In a letter to staff at the embassy following his dismissal, Mandelson described his role as ambassador as the ‘privilege of my life,’ the BBC reported.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The youthful Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their first NBA championship in June and endured widespread mockery from the internet when most of them were confused and then disgusted by their first taste of champagne.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Locals were disgusted with city leadership’s inept handling of the crisis.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Your LinkedIn profile transformation starts now Your profile is either attracting dream clients or repelling them.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Your attitude can repel your crush!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There was a unilateral rebuff toward the idea that the industry is experiencing a drummer shortage in general.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cook, who remains at the Federal Reserve, has sued the president to resist her dismissal.
    Chris Prentice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Other times, long rates resist or even rise, flattening the curve and blunting the Fed’s impact.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After multiple rejections from the auto dealership, Kim had to get creative again.
    Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The sting of rejection or criticism is universal.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And at least 8 percent of people sickened by measles this year had gotten one or more doses of the MMR vaccine—living proof that vaccinated people are also at risk when illnesses are given room to maneuver.
    Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
  • For example, certain grasses contain compounds from endophytes that sicken grazing animals.
    Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
    Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS FRIENDSHIP SHATTERED – Rosie O'Donnell says she 'felt betrayed' by Ellen DeGeneres' painful snub.
    , FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Repulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repulse. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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