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- [ri-puhls]
- /rɪˈpʌls/
- /rɪˈpʌls/
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- [ri-puhls]
- /rɪˈpʌls/
Definitions of repulsing word
- verb with object repulsing to drive back; repel: to repulse an assailant. 1
- verb with object repulsing to repel with denial, discourtesy, or the like; refuse or reject. 1
- verb with object repulsing to cause feelings of repulsion in: The scenes of violence in the film may repulse some viewers. 1
- noun repulsing the act of repelling. 1
- noun repulsing the fact of being repelled, as in hostile encounter. 1
- noun repulsing a refusal or rejection. 1
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Origin of repulsing
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere to repel
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Parts of speech for Repulsing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repulsing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
repulsing usage trend in Literature
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adj repulsing
- infatuating — to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
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