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Topic: Feelings

reproval

IPA: /rɪˈproʊvəl/

KK: /rɪˈproʊvəl/

noun

Definition: The action of expressing disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

Example: Her reproval was clear when she frowned at his mistake.

reprove

IPA: /rɪˈpruːv/

KK: /rɪˈpruv/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher reproved the student for not completing his homework on time.

reproving

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: The teacher gave a reproving look to the student who was talking during the lesson.

verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone or something, often in a gentle or corrective way.

Example: The teacher was reproving the students for talking during the lesson.

reprovingly

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: She looked at him reprovingly after he made a rude comment.

repugn

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡn/

KK: /rɪˈpʌŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in conflict or to oppose something strongly.

Example: The new policy seemed to repugn many employees who preferred the old system.

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike or find something very unpleasant.

Example: She repugns the idea of lying to her friends.

repugnance

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a deep repugnance for the unfair treatment of animals.

repugnant

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; something that is very unpleasant or offensive.

Example: The idea of cheating on the test was repugnant to her.

repugnantly

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnəntli/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely distasteful or offensive.

Example: The food was served repugnantly, making it hard to eat.

repulse

IPA: /rɪˈpʌls/

KK: /rɪˈpʌls/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or driving back someone or something, often in a forceful way.

Example: The repulse of the enemy forces was a significant victory for the defenders.

transitive verb

Definition: To drive someone or something away or to reject them in a rude or unfriendly way.

Example: The army was able to repulse the enemy's attack successfully.

repulsion

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a sense of repulsion when she saw the dirty room.

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