Rob Sheffield - The Word 'Repulse': I hate this word. I believe 're

The Word 'Repulse': I hate this word. I believe 'repel' is a perfectly good word, and 'repulsion' is the noun, as well as the title of an excellent Dinosaur Jr. song. A compulsion compels you; an impulse impels you. Nobody ever says 'compulse' or 'impulse' as a verb. So why would you ever say 'repulse'? This word haunts me in my sleep, like a silver dagger dancing before my eyes. Renee looked it up and I was wrong. But I still kind of think I'm right.

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Sheffield, Rob. Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time. Crown, 2007.

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About the Author

Rob Sheffield

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Rob Sheffield

Born: February 2, 1966
Nationality: American
Profession: Author, Columnist

Biography

Robert James Sheffield is an American music journalist and author.

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