Repel

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɛl/

Repel (verb)

  1. To drive something or someone away from you.
  2. To make someone feel strong dislike or disgust.
  3. To keep something from being attracted to another object or force.

Examples

  • The strong wind can repel small objects from the ground.
  • His rude behavior tends to repel many potential friends.

Common collocations: repel insects, repel water, repel customers, repel attention, repel animals

Synonyms of Repel

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Repel

  • — To draw something closer, opposite of repel.
  • — To greet or receive positively, opposite of repel.