repel (Meaning)
repel (v)
cause to move back by force or influence
be repellent to; cause aversion in
force or drive back
reject outright and bluntly
fill with distaste
repel (v. t.)
To drive back; to force to return; to check the advance of; to repulse as, to repel an enemy or an assailant.
To resist or oppose effectually; as, to repel an assault, an encroachment, or an argument.
repel (v. i.)
To act with force in opposition to force impressed; to exercise repulsion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of repel
repel Sentence Examples
- The pungent odor of the skunk repelled the hikers.
- The harsh lighting repelled the moths from the porch light.
- The spiky thorns of the cactus repelled predators.
- The repellent spray kept the mosquitoes at bay.
- The bitter taste of the herb repelled the deer from the garden.
- The strong magnetic field repelled the metal particles.
- The negative attitude of the employee repelled potential clients.
- The icy glare of the stranger repelled any attempts at conversation.
- The repellent force between two magnets prevented them from coming into contact.
- The repulsive smell of the garbage repelled the neighborhood animals.
FAQs About the word repel
cause to move back by force or influence, be repellent to; cause aversion in, force or drive back, reject outright and bluntly, fill with distasteTo drive back;
resist,repulse, beat off, oppose, fend (off), rebut, deflect, stave off, turn away, turn back
welcome, embrace, embrace, welcome,hail, hail,
The pungent odor of the skunk repelled the hikers.
The harsh lighting repelled the moths from the porch light.
The spiky thorns of the cactus repelled predators.
The repellent spray kept the mosquitoes at bay.
