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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