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epel, reepeel, repe, repell, reppel, rrepel

Repel — synonyms, repel antonyms, definition

1. repel (Verb)

69 synonyms
abash alienate antagonise antagonize appall avoid awe back banish beat back challenge chill confront contradict counter decline defy demoralise demoralize deny • • •
1 antonym
attract
5 definitions

repel (Verb) — Cause to move back by force or influence. ex. "repel the enemy"

repel (Verb) — Be repellent to; cause aversion in.

repel (Verb) — Force or drive back. ex. "repel the attacker"

repel (Verb) — Reject outright and bluntly. ex. "She repelled his proposal"

repel (Verb) — Fill with distaste. ex. "This spoilt food repels me"

19 types of
defend disdain displease dispute excite fight fight back fight down force freeze off oppose pooh-pooh push reject scorn spurn stimulate stir turn down
8 types
churn up disgust nauseate put off revolt sicken turn off turn one's stomach