repulse

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 24, 2025

In an update posted on social media, U.K. officials say that “despite heavy fighting, Ukrainian forces continue to repulse Russian attempts to occupy” the city.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022

Army vehicles used to repulse the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait were painted with a big white chevron, for example.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2022

Persuading people to join the fight against mass incarceration because Whites stand to benefit is bound to repulse those already committed to the cause.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2021

However, it is easy to repulse the Pogrebin with simple hexes or Stupefying Charms.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling