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repelled

Definitions

Driven back or kept away by a force or physical action.

Caused someone to feel intense distaste, disgust, or aversion.

Resisted or warded off an attack or an intrusive force.

Examples

The waterproof coating repelled the rain, keeping the hikers dry during the storm.

The soldiers repelled the enemy attack with a well-coordinated defensive maneuver.

Synonyms

disgusted revolted nauseated averted pushed away deterred offended

Antonyms

attracted drawn charmed allured enticed welcomed captivated