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REPEL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Repel.

How to pronounce repel:

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Repel - as a verb

Cause to move back by force or influence

Example: "Repel the enemy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat backdriveforce backpush backrepulse
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attract

Be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repulse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attract

Force or drive back

Example: "Repel the attacker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive backfight offrebuffrepulse

Reject outright and bluntly

Example: "She snubbed his proposal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebuffsnub

Fill with distaste

Example: "This spoilt food disgusts me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgustgross outrevolt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excitestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The strong smell of garlic repels mosquitoes."
"The superhero used his special powers to repel the invaders."
"The fabric is treated with a chemical that repels water."
"The company launched a new advertising campaign to repel negative rumors."
"The high walls surrounding the castle were built to repel sieges."
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Word Game Points

Is REPEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is REPEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is REPEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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