Definition of repel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cause aversionbe distasteful or offensive to
- His arrogance repels many people..
2.
force awaydrive or force back
- The shield can repel small projectiles effectively..
3.
physicsTECH. force away using a repulsive forceTECH.
- Like poles of magnets repel each other.
4.
gamesUK save a shot in sportsUK
- The goalkeeper repelled the penalty kick.
5.
no affinityTECH. fail to mix with or absorbTECH.
- Oil and water repel each other.
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
physics
basic property of matter that makes particles attract or repel each other
defensive action
repel an attack or advance
forceful resistance
suppress or repel something
repellent device
device used to repel pests
flea repellent
plant believed to repel fleas
fabric protection
treated to repel moths
surface treatment
tending to repel oil from surfaces
driving away
ability to repel or drive away
strong dislike
disgust or strongly repel someone
plant
any of various plants believed to repel ticks
insect deterrent
substance used to repel insects or animals
repelling power
power or ability to repel
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.
Our keeper repelled two attempts in the final minute. The fabric is designed to repel stains effectively. Certain materials repel each other due to static electricity.
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- French:repousser, refouler, ...
- German:abstoßen, abwehren, ...
- Italian:repellere, respingere, ...
- Spanish:repeler, rechazar, ...
- Portuguese:repugnar, repelir, ...
- Chinese:使厌恶, 击退, ...
- Japanese:嫌悪感を抱かせる, 撃退する, ...
- Arabic:نَفَّرَ, صَدَّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְחוֹת, לְהַדּוֹף, ...
- Russian:отталкивать, отражать, ...
- Ukrainian:відштовхувати, відбивати, ...
- Hindi:घिन दिलाना, परे धकेलना, ...
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