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Disgust, as outcast knocked over (5)

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I believe the answer is:

repel

'disgust' is the definition.
('repel' can be a synonym of 'disgust')

'outcast knocked over' is the wordplay.
'outcast' becomes 'leper' (leper is a kind of outcast).
'knocked over' says the letters should be written backwards.
'leper' in reverse letter order is 'REPEL'.

'as' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for repel that I've seen before include "Successfully resist" , "Drive back or disgust" , "Be effective in controlling" , "Deflect" , "'Drive back, repulse (5)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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