English dictionary
repel
verbPronunciation
ɹɪˈpɛl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- reject outright and bluntly
verb
- force or drive back
verb
- cause to move back by force or influence
verb
- be repellent to; cause aversion in
verb
- fill with distaste
Example sentences
She snubbed his proposal
repel the attacker
fight off the onslaught
rebuff the attack
repel the enemy
push back the urge to smoke
beat back the invaders
This spoilt food disgusts me