CEFR B1

repel

verb

Meaning

To drive back or away; to resist effectively; to cause a feeling of aversion or disgust.

Examples

The new insect repellent is very effective at keeping mosquitoes away.
His rude behavior repelled everyone at the party.

Synonyms: fend off, deter, disgust, reject

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repel (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpel/

Definition

To drive back or away; to resist effectively; to cause a feeling of aversion or disgust.

Examples

The new insect repellent is very effective at keeping mosquitoes away.
His rude behavior repelled everyone at the party.
Magnets can repel each other if their like poles are brought together.

How to Use repel

repel against (prepositional phrase): To resist or fight against something. — "The soldiers fought to repel against the enemy advance."
repel from (prepositional phrase): To cause someone or something to move away from a place or thing. — "The strong odor of the chemicals repelled him from the laboratory."

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