Meaning & Definition of Repel in English
English⟶
Repel
/rɪpɛl/
verb
1. Cause to move back by force or influence
- "Repel the enemy"
- "Push back the urge to smoke"
- "Beat back the invaders"
synonym:
- repel,
- drive,
- repulse,
- force back,
- push back,
- beat back
2. Be repellent to
- Cause aversion in
synonym:
- repel,
- repulse
3. Force or drive back
- "Repel the attacker"
- "Fight off the onslaught"
- "Rebuff the attack"
synonym:
- repel,
- repulse,
- fight off,
- rebuff,
- drive back
4. Reject outright and bluntly
- "She snubbed his proposal"
synonym:
- rebuff,
- snub,
- repel
5. Fill with distaste
- "This spoilt food disgusts me"
synonym:
- disgust,
- gross out,
- revolt,
- repel
Examples of using
There are plants that repel insects.