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repulse Antonyms

Opposite of repulse

Because the opposite of repulse shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel intense disgust, revulsion, or aversion.

Usage Example

"The sheer dishonesty of the scheme repulsed everyone on the committee."

Strongest
attract
delight
Strong
enchant
charm
captivate
alluring

• verb (Context 2)

To drive back or ward off an attacking or advancing force.

Usage Example

"The garrison managed to welcome the siege after three days of defense."

Strong
welcome
surrender
yield

• verb (Context 3)

To reject or refuse an offer, request, or friendly overture abruptly or coldly.

Usage Example

"She politely but firmly repulsed his attempts to reopen the negotiation."

Strongest
accept
embrace
welcome

• noun (Context 4)

The act of driving back an attacker or opposing force, or the state of being driven back.

Usage Example

"The defenders celebrated the successful advance of the invading fleet."

Strong
advance
victory

• noun (Context 5)

A firm or discourteous rejection of an offer, request, or friendly advance.

Usage Example

"Undeterred by the initial acceptance, the diplomat submitted a revised proposal."

Strongest
acceptance
welcome
Strong
approval

Similar words to repulse

Words similar to repulse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disgust
repel
revolt
rebuff
drive back
reject
sicken
beat back
See all synonyms of repulse

• Nearby Words

repudiation
repugnance
repugnant
repulse
repulser
repulsion
repulsive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repulse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repulse
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