She was not flattered by Mr. Elton's confession, only repulsed at this inferior man daring to address the fine Miss Woodhouse in such a manner. |
Like rubbernecking at the scene of a fatal accident, I am repulsed yet, at the same time, I cannot seem to pull my eyes away. |
I'm sure Straw Dogs is rather unpopular with the feminist community, and I find myself repulsed by the film for the same reason. |
Indeed, Catherine is repulsed by David's African stories, and her hysterical outburst against them is imbued with racist assumptions. |
Oh how it so repulsed her, her father tee-heeing ever so loudly in the room next to hers. |
In the end, it's the old contradictory chestnut of being both repulsed and attracted simultaneously that keeps you hooked. |