repulse

Example Sentences

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But he’s more fascinated than repulsed by the city.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Initially repulsed by her new housemate, a closer relationship gradually develops between the two women.

From BBC

Now he dresses as if he looks in his closet, asks what would most repulse women, and throws that on to speak in public.

From Salon

The resulting documentary has already been released on Hulu in the US - with critics as fascinated by the story as they are repulsed by Nasubi's ordeal.

From BBC