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REPELS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Repels.

Repels - 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 chemical coating on the surface repels water."
"Her negative attitude repels people from being around her."
"The new paint job repels dirt and stains."
"The strong wind repels birds from flying."
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Word Game Points

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

REPELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is REPELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REPELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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