Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repelled
verb
/rɪˈpɛld/
Definition
To drive or force back or away; to cause to feel intense distaste or aversion.
Examples
- She was repelled by the aggressive behavior of the stranger.
- The strong magnet repelled the metal object.
- His rude comments repelled her from joining the conversation.
Meaning
The act of driving something or someone away; to resist or reject something.
Synonyms
- driven away
- repulsed
- shunned
- fended off
