Word: REPULSE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of REPULSE
- The act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed
- Refusal, rejection or repulsion
- To repel or drive back.
"to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy"
- To reject or rebuff.
"to repulse a suitor"
- To cause revulsion in.
"I find your conduct reprehensible, disgusting, and it repulses me, the way a mongoose repulses a snake."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "repulse" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "repulse" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REPULSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is REPULSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in REPULSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REPULSE:
- # the repulse effect
- # master of repulse
- # playing with repulse
- # in terms of repulse
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