🦟repellent

adjective
/rɪˈpɛlənt/

Meaning

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

Example Sentences

This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.

Synonyms

offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, repulsive, deterrent

Antonyms

attractive, pleasant, appealing

Collocations

insect repellent, water repellent, mosquito repellent, strongly repellent

More Example Sentences

Do you have mosquito repellent cream?

Related Vocabularies

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
not needed or required
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Relating to money or currency.
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

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