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Ava felt repulsed by the rotten smell from the trash can.
What does Repulsed mean?
Repulsed means feeling strong disgust or dislike.
Dictionary definition
Feeling strong disgust or dislike.
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What does repulsed mean?
Repulsed means feeling strong disgust or dislike.
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WordRepulsed.
Partadjective.
MeaningRepulsed means feeling strong disgust or dislike.
ExampleExample: Ava felt repulsed by the rotten smell from the trash can.
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- Syllables
- ri · pulst
- Strongest beat
- pulst
- Ending
- pulst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pulst.
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Synonyms
Words like Repulsed
disgustedUse when something feels very unpleasant.
Antonyms
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delightedUse when someone feels very happy and pleased.
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Word family
Repulsed word family
Base word
repulse
adjective
repulsive
Very unpleasant or disgusting.
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Look for clues that show disgust or wanting to avoid something.
Common mix-up
Repulsed is stronger than simply not liking something.
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