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repulses

The correct spelling is repulses.

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noun

Say it like: Rep-uls-es

The correct spelling is repulses. The act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed For example: "to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy"

Usage Examples

to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy

to repulse a suitor

I find your conduct reprehensible, disgusting, and it repulses me, the way a mongoose repulses a snake.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed
  2. 2.Refusal, rejection or repulsion

verb

  1. 1.To repel or drive back.
  2. 2.To reject or rebuff.
  3. 3.To cause revulsion in.

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