repulser
- noun
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repulsor
- The chemical spray worked effectively as a repulser against mosquitoes in the garden.
Examples
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The loud alarm served as a repulser for potential intruders.
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His rude comments made him a repulser in social situations.
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The chemical spray acted as a repulser to keep insects away from the crops.
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His rude remarks made him a repulser at the party.
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Many people found the repulser in the movie quite unsettling.
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The loud alarm acted as a repulser that frightened off potential intruders.
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His unpleasant behavior made him a notorious repulser in the community.
Synonyms
9
8.9
A person who treats others very badly
9
9.5
A person or thing people strongly dislike
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9.9
A strong feeling of dislike and also someone or something that makes people feel that way
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8.7
A person who makes others unfriendly, distant, or hostile
A person or thing that makes others feel strong dislike and avoid them
A person or thing that causes strong disgust in others
Antonyms
How Repulsive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word repulser comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and pellere 'to drive', and it shares the same root as the common verb repel, which means 'to push away'. So a repulser is something or someone that pushes others away or causes people to feel dislike.