repel
verb (used with object)
to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
repelling
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present participleof repel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He said the "tragic incident" had occurred when Russian air defence systems were repelling Ukrainian drones.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
If elected, Wadagni is expected to be able to count on the loyalty of the army, which played a decisive role in repelling an attempted coup against Talon in December.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
It’s almost perfect, in other words, for repelling crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
That could leave Saudi Arabia under a cloud of uncertainty, potentially for years to come, repelling foreign investors it has increasingly been counting on for its transformation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
They’re basically polar opposites, like magnets repelling each other.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
