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repulse

How many syllables in repulse?

  2 syllables

Divide repulse into syllables:   re-pulse
Stressed syllable in repulse:   re-pulse
How to pronounce repulse:   ri-puhls
How to say repulse:

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Synonyms for repulse


1 syllable
  • spurn
    2 syllables
    • deter
    • drive back
    • force back
    • hold off
    • reject
    • resist
    • sicken
    • disgust
    • fight off
    • hold back
    • rebuff
    • repel
    • revolt
    • ward off
    3 syllables
    • drive away
    • keep at bay
    • force away
    • nauseate
    4 syllables
    • make you feel sick
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      What rhymes with repulse

      1 syllable
      • pulsed
        2 syllables
        • avulse
        • expulse
        • convulse
        • impulse
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