But considered in that way, the idea both attracted and repelled him.

But if a theological idea distances or even repels performers, can they bring its musical setting fully to life?

The very idea of being "back in circulation" repelled Ruth.

The idea at first had repelled her, but over time, she came to see certain desires as being her right.

The idea repelled her, now that she had actually come to the point of action.

The idea of going among these dirty birds repelled her.

The idea of a magic cord intrigued and repelled Sturm at the same time.

At first I resisted the idea because, to be frank, the idea repelled me.

The idea of pity from his sister repelled him.

If the very idea repels you, skip rodizio and eat salad, for a lot less money.