Repel

verb

rɪ'pɛl

Verb

force or drive back
“repel the attacker”
Similar:RebuffRepulse
Type of:FightDefendOppose
cause to move back by force or influence
“repel the enemy”
Similar:DriveRepulse
Type of:ForcePush
fill with distaste
Similar:Disgust Revolt
Type of:StimulateExciteStir
be repellent to; cause aversion in
Similar:Repulse
Type of:Displease
reject outright and bluntly
Similar:RebuffSnub
Type of:DisdainPooh-poohReject

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL): Scrabble US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21): Scrabble UK
ENABLE Dictionary: Words With Friends
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary: SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020): NASPA

Similar Words

Rebuff
Repulse
Disgust
Revolt
Snub
Drive
Repulsive
Repellant
Repellent

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