as in shocked
filled with disgust
I am repulsed that you think it's OK to cheat on your taxes
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me
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as in repelled
to drive back
the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line
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Recent Examples of repulsed
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
That effort quickly repulsed decent Americans.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For reasons that are quite possibly too unbearable to contemplate, a large group of American voters was not repulsed by such slander—they were actually aroused by it—and our politics have not been the same.
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Nicole is the kind of wife who moves out of her father’s home into her husband’s home, and who has been taught to be repulsed by the mushroom spores covering her body, just like all the women in their community.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Those repulsed by the thought of turning to artificial intelligence for information or assistance have had to contend with the frightening reality of their omnipresence.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2025
To go from being repulsed to being utterly nurtured was an extraordinary journey.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Carol is repulsed by how regressive this sounds and nearly loses her temper for an alien-shaking third time in the episode.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, one major qualifier for this is the fact there are plenty of reasons for even moderate Democrats to be repulsed at the idea of electing Cuomo.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
And Republicans are among those repulsed by the ongoing scandals.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
That effort quickly repulsed decent Americans.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For reasons that are quite possibly too unbearable to contemplate, a large group of American voters was not repulsed by such slander—they were actually aroused by it—and our politics have not been the same.
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Nicole is the kind of wife who moves out of her father’s home into her husband’s home, and who has been taught to be repulsed by the mushroom spores covering her body, just like all the women in their community.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Those repulsed by the thought of turning to artificial intelligence for information or assistance have had to contend with the frightening reality of their omnipresence.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2025
To go from being repulsed to being utterly nurtured was an extraordinary journey.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Carol is repulsed by how regressive this sounds and nearly loses her temper for an alien-shaking third time in the episode.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, one major qualifier for this is the fact there are plenty of reasons for even moderate Democrats to be repulsed at the idea of electing Cuomo.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repulsed
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Still, the deal still did catch some off guard, including the trial’s own judge Judge Arun Subramanian, who was shocked to learn that while an agreement was reached last week, the court wasn’t alerted until Monday.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even Jordan looked shocked as the audience rose to its feet and Viola Davis, the award’s presenter, celebrated.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She was made for a man who disgusted her, in a world that gave her no say in the matter.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Pelicot is disgusted by the question.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both of these pests can be repelled by marigolds when planted close enough together.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In California courts, sick and dying workers are suing quartz slab makers and countertop vendors — including several Bay Area shops, along with Home Depot, Lowe’s and Costco.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The union representing the city’s subway workers has filed suit against the MTA, arguing that transit agency honchos failed to get proper public comment before deciding not to back-fill sick subway station agents.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In all, 48 babies were sickened since 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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An illness that is defying easy explanation sickened more than two dozen people at a solar technology plant in eastern North Carolina, according to investigators.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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The suspect resisted and threatened officers, who made the arrest and booked him into the main jail.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officers caught up to the suspect, who allegedly resisted arrest but was eventually placed in handcuffs.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The stench of corruption might become so overwhelming that a revolted electorate rejects the entire enterprise.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Undeterred by danger and appalled by hospital conditions, Annie organized the Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society (KLAS), serving as its corresponding secretary.—
Hanna Howard,
Des Moines Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The murder appalled the city, and Musa’s family demanded justice.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Repulsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repulsed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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