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Repel

verb
/ɹɪˈpɛl/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.verbTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
2.verbTo reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
3.verbTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
4.verbTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
5.verbTo force away by means of a repulsive force.
6.verbTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
7.verbTo save (a shot).

Synonyms

withdriverepulserebuffbeat backturn offrevoltdrive offfight offdisgustbrush offdrivepush back

Antonyms

attract

Rhymes With

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltell
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