How do you pronounce repel?

repel is pronounced as /rɪˈpɛl/.

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repel

🛡️repel

verb

/rɪˈpɛl/

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Repeatedly repellent

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Meaning

To drive back or push away, especially an attack or something unwanted.

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example Sentences

The army managed to repel the enemy forces.

Protons repel each other.

Example Expressions

repel an attack

Synonyms

drive back, resist, fend off, reject, push away

Entry 1

drive back, resist, fend off, reject, push away

Entry 2

push away, reject

Antonyms

attract, invite, welcome, pull

Entry 1

attract, invite, welcome

Entry 2

attract, pull

Collocations

repel attack, repel insects, repel invasion, repel criticism

More Example Sentences

Do you have mosquito repellent cream?

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