repel
[ ri-pel ]
/ rɪˈpɛl /
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verb (used with object), re·pelled, re·pel·ling.
verb (used without object), re·pelled, re·pel·ling.
to act with a force that drives or keeps away something.
to cause distaste or aversion.
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British Dictionary definitions for repel
repel
/ (rɪˈpɛl) /
verb -pels, -pelling or -pelled (mainly tr)
Derived forms of repel
repeller, nounWord Origin for repel
C15: from Latin repellere, from re- + pellere to push, drive
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