1. repel - verb
· cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
Synonym(s): drive, repulse, force_back, push_back, beat_back
Antonym(s): attract
2. repel - verb
· be repellent to; cause aversion in
Synonym(s): repulse
Hypernym(s): displease
Antonym(s): attract
3. repel - verb
· force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
Synonym(s): repulse, fight_off, rebuff, drive_back
Hypernym(s): fight, oppose, fight_back, fight_down, defend
4. repel - verb
· reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
Hypernym(s): reject, spurn, freeze_off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn_down
5. repel - verb
· fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
Synonym(s): disgust, gross_out, revolt
Hypernym(s): stimulate, excite, stir
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