repel
/rɪpˈɛl/
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Definitions
Verb
cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
Verb
be repellent to; cause aversion in
Verb
force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
Verb
reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
Verb
fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
Synonyms
beat back
disgust
drive
drive back
fight off
force back
gross out
push back
rebuff
repulse
revolt
snub
More General Terms
defend
disdain
displease
excite
fight
fight back
fight down
force
freeze off
oppose
pooh-pooh
push
reject
scorn
spurn
stimulate
stir
turn down