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   Re·pel

   /rəˈpel/

   

   verb

   • 1. drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away: "they sought to repel the enemy with their machine guns" Similar fight offrepulsedrive back/awayput to flightforce backbeat backpush backthrust backhold offward offfend offstand offstave offparrykeep at baykeep at arm's lengthfoilcheckfrustratesee offinformal:send packingarchaic:rebut
   • ▪ (of a magnetic pole or electric field) force (something similarly magnetized or charged) away from itself: "electrically charged objects attract or repel one another"
   • ▪ (of a substance) resist mixing with or be impervious to (another substance): "boots with good-quality leather uppers to repel moisture" Similar be impervious tobe impermeable tokeep outbe resistant toresistOpposite attractabsorblet through
   • 2. be repulsive or distasteful to: "she was repelled by the permanent smell of drink on his breath" Similar revoltdisgustrepulsesickennauseatemake someone feel sickturn someone's stomachbe repulsive tobe extremely distasteful tobe repugnant tomake shuddermake someone's flesh creepmake someone's skin crawlmake someone's gorge riseput offoffendhorrifyinformal:turn offgive someone the creepsgive someone the heebie-jeebiesmake someone want to throw upgross outOpposite delight
   • 3. refuse to accept (something, especially an argument or theory): formal "the alleged right of lien led by the bankrupt's attorney was repelled"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin repellere, from re- ‘back’ + pellere ‘to drive’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. repeller noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of REPEL is to drive back : repulse. How to use repel in a sentence. When to Use Repel

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   REPEL definition: 1. to force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you: 2. (of a material…. Learn more.

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   to keep off or out; fail to mix with: Water and oil repel each other. to resist the absorption or passage of (water or other liquid): This coat repels rain. to refuse to have to do with; resist involvement in: to repel temptation. to refuse to accept or admit; reject: to repel a suggestion. Synonyms: rebuff, decline.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REPEL meaning: 1. to force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you: 2. (of a material…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › repelRepel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word repel can be used to describe the act of driving something away, as in the case of bugs or other pesky critters, including potential suitors. It can also be used to describe something that causes disgust or distaste. For example, the thought of eating snails might repel you.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrepel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   repel. verb. /rɪˈpel/ Verb Forms. [transitive] repel somebody/something (formal) to successfully fight somebody who is attacking you, your country, etc. and drive them away. to repel an attack/invasion/invader. Troops repelled an attempt to infiltrate the south of the island.

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   1. to force or drive back (something or somebody, esp an attacker) 2. ( also intr) to produce a feeling of aversion or distaste in (someone or something); be disgusting (to) 3. to push aside; dismiss: he repelled the suggestion as wrong and impossible.

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   repel. verb. /rɪˈpɛl/ Verb Forms. [transitive] repel somebody/something (formal) to successfully fight someone who is attacking you, your country, etc. and drive them away to repel an attack/invasion/invader Troops repelled an attempt to infiltrate the south of the island. (figurative) The reptile's prickly skin repels nearly all of its predators.

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    REPEL meaning: 1. to make someone or something move away or stop attacking you: 2. If someone or something repels…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    3 days ago · 1. to force or drive back (something or somebody, esp an attacker) 2. (also intr) to produce a feeling of aversion or distaste in (someone or something); be disgusting (to) 3. to push aside; dismiss. he repelled the suggestion as wrong and impossible. 4.