Definition of 'repel'

Verb

1. cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
      Synonyms: drive repulse force back push back beat back
      Antonyms: attract pull pull in draw draw in
2. be repellent to; cause aversion in
      Synonyms: repulse
      Antonyms: attract appeal
3. force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
      Synonyms: repulse fight off rebuff drive back
4. reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
      Synonyms: rebuff snub
5. fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
      Synonyms: disgust gross out revolt

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