repulsed
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At first, Carson is repulsed by Rapp’s slimy overstepping, but she slowly learns not to loathe him.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Emma Little-Pengelly said that people who worked alongside Donaldson over the past 20 years are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Honestly, it’s refreshing to be repulsed and intrigued by a movie willing to plumb these psychological depths when Hollywood won’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
Elizabeth is also the conscience of the piece, befriending the Creature and being alternately attracted to Victor and repulsed by what she sees as his moral degeneracy—never mind his abdication of parental responsibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Jane’s eyes she had been a rival; and well might any thing she could offer of assistance or regard be repulsed.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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