repel meaning and definition

REPEL verb

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: beat back, drive, force back, push back, repulse
   • antonym: attract
2. be repellent to; cause aversion in
   • synonyms: repulse
   • antonym: appeal
3. force or drive back
   • "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
   • synonyms: drive back, fight off, rebuff, repulse
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