What is another word for repulses?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈʌlsɪz] (IPA)

Repulses is a verb that means to cause intense disgust or aversion in someone. There are several synonyms for the word repulses, including revolts, disgusts, nauseates, sickens, horrifies, appalls, offends, and repels. Repulsed can also be used as a synonym for grossed out, disgusted, or put off. These words are often used interchangeably to describe a reaction to something unpleasant or offensive. People might experience repulsion or disgust towards a particular food, smell, or idea. By using a broader range of synonyms for repulses, writers and speakers can add depth and variety to their language.

What are the hypernyms for Repulses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Repulses

He was too well exercised in conquering the scruples of maiden modesty, to feel despair at such primary repulses.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
The repulses of yesterday and today have lowered the spirits of our men, and another failure would still further harm us."
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
He exposed himself with utmost indifference to the fiercest firing, showed good judgment as to movements, was not discouraged after repeated repulses, and was everywhere animating and encouraging the men and bringing them forward into line of battle.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy

Famous quotes with Repulses

  • The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.
    Theodore Roosevelt
  • «She is able to oscillate between classical allusions to the holy books and the works of great poets like Hölderlin, Baudelaire, Borges, Artaud and Celan, and then she comes to terms with the Beat Generation, with Ferlinghetti, Corso, with the philosophy of the existentialists. With immediate acceptances, repulses, with vast ignitions and immense fires, with echoes of jazz and pop music» (Dante Maffia about )
    Caterina Davinio

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