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The sour smell repelled the children from the old lunchbox.
What does Repelled mean?
Repelled means strongly pushed away by dislike or disgust.
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Strongly pushed away by dislike or disgust.
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What does repelled mean?
Repelled means strongly pushed away by dislike or disgust.
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Which word is closest in meaning to repelled?
Disgusted is close in meaning to repelled in this context.
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WordRepelled.
Partadjective.
MeaningRepelled means strongly pushed away by dislike or disgust.
ExampleExample: The sour smell repelled the children from the old lunchbox.
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- ri · peld
- Strongest beat
- peld
- Ending
- peld
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on peld.
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Synonyms
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disgustedUse when someone feels strong dislike toward something unpleasant.
Antonyms
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attractedUse when someone is drawn toward something.
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Look for clues that show strong dislike or wanting to move away.
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Repelled can describe a feeling or a physical force; context shows which meaning fits.
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