repelling
Definition
- Adjective:
- Causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion; driving or forcing away. This describes something so offensive or unpleasant that it provokes a strong desire to avoid or reject it.
Usage
The adjective "repelling" is used to describe something that actively causes a feeling of revulsion or acts to drive something away. It is a strong term. * It can describe physical sensations, such as a smell or sight. * It can describe abstract concepts, such as an idea or behavior. * It often functions similarly to "repellent" or "repulsive."
Examples
- The repelling odor from the chemical spill forced the evacuation of the building.
- She found his arrogant attitude utterly repelling and chose to avoid him.
- The documentary showed repelling images of the animal's suffering.
- To many, the concept of cruelty is morally repelling.
Advanced Usage
- In a Physical or Literal Sense: Can describe a force or substance that actively keeps something at a distance.
- The fabric has a repelling coating that causes water to bead up and roll off.
- In a Figurative or Moral Sense: Describes something that causes strong psychological or ethical aversion.
- The dictator's repelling ideology was condemned worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
- Repel (verb): To drive or force back; to cause aversion in.
- The army managed to repel the attack. His manners repel people.
- Repellent (adjective/noun): Having the quality of repelling; a substance that repels.
- a repellent attitude; insect repellent.
- Repulsion (noun): A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
- She felt a wave of repulsion.
Synonyms
- Disgusting
- Revolting
- Repulsive
- Loathsome
- Offensive
- Distasteful
Antonyms
- Attractive
- Appealing
- Pleasing
- Inviting
- Alluring
Related Phrases
- To find something repelling: A common construction to express personal aversion.
- I find the lack of honesty in politics repelling.
Adjective
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highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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a disgusting smell
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distasteful language
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a loathsome disease
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the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
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revolting food
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a wicked stench
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