Dictionary Check: repel

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"repel" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

verb

cause to move back by force or influence

Example: "repel the enemy"
Synonyms:
drive repulse force back push back beat back
Antonyms:
attract
verb

be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonyms:
repulse
Antonyms:
attract
verb

force or drive back

Example: "repel the attacker"
Synonyms:
repulse fight off rebuff drive back
verb

reject outright and bluntly

Example: "She snubbed his proposal"
Synonyms:
rebuff snub
verb

fill with distaste

Example: "This spoilt food disgusts me"
Synonyms:
disgust gross out revolt

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Anagrams of "repel"

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