repulsed

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb force or drive back
  2. verb be repellent to; cause aversion in
  3. verb cause to move back by force or influence

Synonyms

repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back

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