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repel
repel - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
repel
Definition
(verb) cause to move back by force or influence
Synonyms
:
beat back
,
drive
,
force back
,
push back
,
repulse
Example Sentence
repel the enemy
push back the urge to smoke
beat back the invaders
Definition
(verb) be repellent to; cause aversion in
Synonyms
:
repulse
Definition
(verb) force or drive back
Synonyms
:
drive back
,
fight off
,
rebuff
,
repulse
Example Sentence
repel the attacker
fight off the onslaught
rebuff the attack
Definition
(verb) reject outright and bluntly
Synonyms
:
rebuff
,
snub
Example Sentence
She snubbed his proposal
Definition
(verb) fill with distaste
Synonyms
:
disgust
,
gross out
,
revolt
Example Sentence
This spoilt food disgusts me
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repel
Rip the enemy to repel.
Word used in video below:
text: it's because i was trying to repel you
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