Meaning of 'repel'

Find the meaning of the word ‘repel’

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Meaning of ‘repel’

5 definitions found.

repel

verb

reject outright and bluntly

Synonyms: rebuff

verb

force or drive back

Example: "repel the attacker"

Synonyms: rebuff

verb

cause to move back by force or influence

Example: "repel the enemy"

Synonyms: drive

verb

be repellent to

Synonyms: repulse

verb

fill with distaste

Synonyms: revolt

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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