repel

verb

re·pel ri-ˈpel How to pronounce repel (audio)

repelled; repelling

transitive verb

: to drive back : repulse

: to fight against : resist

: turn away, reject

repelled the insinuation

: to drive away : discourage

foul words and frowns must not repel a lover

William Shakespeare

: to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding

: to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance

: to cause aversion in : disgust

intransitive verb

: to cause aversion

repeller noun

Did you know?

When to Use Repel

Since re- can mean not just "again" but also "back", repel means "drive back". Repel has two common adjective forms; thus, a repellent or repulsive odor may drive us into the other room. Its main noun form is repulsion. Magnets exhibit both attraction and repulsion, and the goal of an armed defense is the repulsion of an enemy; but we generally use repulsion to mean "strong dislike". In recent years, repulse has been increasingly used as a synonym for repel ("That guy repulses me").

Example Sentences

a fabric that repels water Their superior forces repelled the invasion. Two positive electrical charges repel each other. Magnets can both repel and attract one another.

Recent Examples on the Web The original law said Pyongyang could use nuclear weapons to repel invasion or attack from a hostile nuclear state.

Harold Maass, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 Zelenskyy has repeatedly warned government and military officials not to discuss military plans or gains as Ukraine looks to repel Russian forces from its borders.

Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Or Vladimir Putin may want to deter Europe from supporting a Ukrainian offensive now underway to repel his invading Russian forces from parts of southern Ukraine.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 In this season alone, Natalie Portman had to drink water filtered through Grylls' underwear, Simu Liu had to resurrect a frozen maggot using the warmth of his mouth, and Florence Pugh had to repel from a helicopter into a jungle.

Keith Langston, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2022 A few hundred people gathered to watch the ceremony, which honored those involved in the U.S.-led campaign to repel Iraqi forces from Kuwait in the early 1990s during the Persian Gulf War.

Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 In the first half the Spaniard tipped a rasping shot from Teemu Pukki over the bar, and after the interval showed impressive agility and a strong wrist to repel a goalbound header from Ozan Kabak.

Sam Pilger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021 Although your granite may be properly sealed, a sealant is designed to repel stains rather than completely prevent them.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades at first, to try to repel the demonstrators.

The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	repel
释义	repel verb re·pel ri-ˈpel repelled; repelling transitive verb 1 a : to drive back : repulse b : to fight against : resist 2 : turn away, reject repelled the insinuation 3 a : to drive away : discourage foul words and frowns must not repel a lover William Shakespeare b : to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding c : to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance 4 : to cause aversion in : disgust intransitive verb : to cause aversion repeller noun Did you know? When to Use Repel Since re- can mean not just "again" but also "back", repel means "drive back". Repel has two common adjective forms; thus, a repellent or repulsive odor may drive us into the other room. Its main noun form is repulsion. Magnets exhibit both attraction and repulsion, and the goal of an armed defense is the repulsion of an enemy; but we generally use repulsion to mean "strong dislike". In recent years, repulse has been increasingly used as a synonym for repel ("That guy repulses me"). Synonyms beat off fend (off) rebut repulse stave off turn away turn back See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a fabric that repels water Their superior forces repelled the invasion. Two positive electrical charges repel each other. Magnets can both repel and attract one another. Recent Examples on the Web The original law said Pyongyang could use nuclear weapons to repel invasion or attack from a hostile nuclear state. Harold Maass, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 Zelenskyy has repeatedly warned government and military officials not to discuss military plans or gains as Ukraine looks to repel Russian forces from its borders. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Or Vladimir Putin may want to deter Europe from supporting a Ukrainian offensive now underway to repel his invading Russian forces from parts of southern Ukraine. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 In this season alone, Natalie Portman had to drink water filtered through Grylls' underwear, Simu Liu had to resurrect a frozen maggot using the warmth of his mouth, and Florence Pugh had to repel from a helicopter into a jungle. Keith Langston, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2022 A few hundred people gathered to watch the ceremony, which honored those involved in the U.S.-led campaign to repel Iraqi forces from Kuwait in the early 1990s during the Persian Gulf War. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 In the first half the Spaniard tipped a rasping shot from Teemu Pukki over the bar, and after the interval showed impressive agility and a strong wrist to repel a goalbound header from Ozan Kabak. Sam Pilger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021 Although your granite may be properly sealed, a sealant is designed to repel stains rather than completely prevent them. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades at first, to try to repel the demonstrators. The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere "to push away, drive back, fend off," from re- re- + pellere "to beat against, push, strike, rouse" — more at pulse entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition repel verb re·pel ri-ˈpel repelled; repelling 1 : to drive back We tried to repel the enemy. 2 : to push away Two magnets can repel each other. 3 : to keep out : resist The cloth is treated to repel water. 4 : disgust entry 2 The sight repelled everyone. repel verb 1 as in to repulse to drive back the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance repulse resist deflect withstand fight beat off turn back rebut oppose turn away stave off fend (off) rebuff stand off spurn hold off defy snub ward (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms embrace welcome hail 2 as in to disgust to cause to feel disgust the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me Synonyms & Similar Words repulse disgust sicken nauseate appall horrify revolt appal shock gross out put off insult turn off distress displease offend turn one's stomach outrage affront disquiet Antonyms & Near Antonyms attract lure entice pull draw seduce tempt disarm charm captivate beguile fascinate please gratify enchant allure tickle rejoice delight bewitch entrance appeal (to) interest enthrall intrigue enrapture enthral See More 3 as in to resist to refuse to give in to repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day Synonyms & Similar Words resist oppose withstand fight thwart defy combat buck counter hinder foil contradict battle frustrate balk contest stem obstruct challenge baffle dispute check contend (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms yield (to) submit (to) surrender (to) succumb (to) capitulate (to) bow (to) stoop (to) give in (to) knuckle under (to) See More
随便看	corner lady corner quad corner tree cornerback cornerbacks cornerball cornerbind cornered cornering cornering tool cornerman cornermen cornerpiece corners cornerstone cornerstones cornerways cornerwise cornet cornet-à-pistons cornetcies cornetcy cornetfish cornetist cornetists

repel

verb

Did you know?

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

verb