Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈɛld] (IPA) 
The word "repelled" is spelled as /rɪˈpɛld/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced with stress on the first syllable, "ri". The "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/. The double "l" in "repelled" indicates a short, sharp sound like in "bell" or "tell". The final "ed" is pronounced as a separate syllable with the /d/ sound. "Repelled" means to push away or reject something strongly.
Repelled is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "repel," which has several meanings. It is commonly defined as the action of driving or pushing away someone or something forcefully, usually due to a sense of aversion, disgust, or resistance. Repelled can describe an act or a feeling that causes someone to experience a strong dislike or antipathy towards someone or something, resulting in the desire to distance oneself.
In a physical sense, repelled can refer to the act of repulsing an attack or preventing access to something. For example, a repellent substance or material can be used to keep insects, pests, or unwanted creatures away. In this context, repelled signifies the act of driving them off or making them retreat.
In a figurative or metaphorical sense, the term can describe a reaction that arises when something is offensive, unpleasant, or disagreeable. It implies a deep feeling of aversion or repugnance towards someone or something due to perceived negative qualities, actions, or characteristics.
Often associated with repulsion or rejection, the word repelled conveys a strong sense of resistance, distaste, or antipathy. It suggests a visceral reaction that prompts an individual to actively disassociate themselves from the person or object that evokes such strong negative emotions. The term is employed to describe a forceful repulsion that arises from an intense feeling of aversion or opposition.
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The word "repelled" is derived from the Latin verb "repellere", which is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "back" or "against", and the verb "pellere" meaning "to drive" or "to push". "Repellere" literally translates to "to drive back" or "to push away". Over time, the word made its way into Old French as "repellir", and eventually evolved into "repelled" in modern English.
