Antonyms for repulsed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-puhls
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpʌls


Definition of repulsed

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere "drive back, reject" (see repel). Related: Repulsed; repulsing.
  • verb push away
  • verb make sick
Example sentences :
  • He repulsed the advances of neighbors, and became what Robert called him—a miser.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But they repulsed him rudely, and treated his suggestion with contempt.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • That attack had been repulsed with slaughter, and the brigade was concentrated.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Twice the English attempted to board the enemy, and twice were repulsed.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • And to think that I repulsed you, that I would not accept happiness when it was yet possible!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • For a moment he held her, but soon, almost brusquely, she repulsed him.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • The rebels attacked a hen-roost in search of eggs, but were repulsed.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, Issue 10, Saturday, June 4, 1870 » by Various
  • The attacks of the reserves were repulsed and the Italians held the mountain.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Their force comprised about a brigade; but the French repulsed all attacks.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Again and again they returned to the charge, only to be repulsed with severe losses.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

Synonyms for repulsed

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