repel
rɪˈpɛl
repelledrepelling
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Definition of repel - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
cause aversionbe distasteful or offensive to
  • His arrogance repels many people..
disgust offend repulse
2.
force awaydrive or force back
  • The shield can repel small projectiles effectively..
drive back push away repulse
3.
physicsTECH.force away using a repulsive forceTECH.
  • Like poles of magnets repel each other.
drive back push away repulse
4.
gamesUKsave a shot in sportsUK
  • The goalkeeper repelled the penalty kick.
block deflect
5.
no affinityTECH.fail to mix with or absorbTECH.
  • Oil and water repel each other.
rebuff reject repulse
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Origin of repel

Latin, repellere (to drive back)

Terms with repel included in their meaning

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defense
repulse or repel an unwanted force
repellent
product applied to repel insects
chemical treatment
chemically treated to repel clothes moths
conflict
successfully repel or defeat
defense
repel or drive away attackers
pest control
powder used to kill or repel insects
repel
drive away an animal or insect
pest control
drive away or repel with a bad smell

Examples of repel in a sentence

  • His rude comments repel his colleagues.
  • The army was able to repel the invaders.
  • This spray can repel insects for up to 8 hours.
  • The electric charges repel each other.
  • Oil and water tend to repel.
  • The defender repelled a fierce shot from the edge of the box.

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  1. French:repousser, refouler, ...
  2. German:abstoßen, abwehren, ...
  3. Italian:repellere, respingere, ...
  4. Spanish:repeler, rechazar, ...
  5. Portuguese:repugnar, repelir, ...
  6. Chinese:使厌恶, 击退, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌悪感を抱かせる, 撃退する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفَّرَ, صَدَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְחוֹת, לְהַדּוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:отталкивать, отражать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відштовхувати, відбивати, ...
  12. Hindi:घिन दिलाना, परे धकेलना, ...
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