repulse | Definition of repulse

repulse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of repulse

1 to cause to feel disgust

the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me

Synonyms of repulse

disgust, gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, revolt, sicken, turn off

Words Related to repulse

displease, distress

appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify

affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Phrases Synonymous with repulse

turn one's stomach

Near Antonyms of repulse

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt

delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle

enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance

appeal (to), interest, intrigue

2 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

Synonyms of repulse

beat off, fend (off), rebut, repel, stave off, turn away, turn back

Words Related to repulse

defy, fight, hold off, oppose, resist, stand off, withstand

deflect, ward (off)

rebuff, snub, spurn

Near Antonyms of repulse

embrace, hail, welcome