Repel Definition & Meaning
repel
- verb
- cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
- be repellent to; cause aversion in
- force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
- reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
- fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
"Repel" in song lyrics
See how repel is used in real songs:
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"I shook the buddy system wisdom till the similairs repel"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"Magnetic attraction don't repel"
The Herbaliser f/ Iriscience — Verbal Anime -
"Unalikes attract and a-alikes repel"
MC Shan — Go For Yours ('Cause I'm Gonna Get Mine)
Words that rhyme with repel
Usage tips for "repel"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "repel" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for repel to find words that pair well.
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- What does repel mean?
- cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders" be repellent to; cause aversion in force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack" reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal" fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
- What part of speech is repel?
- Repel is a verb.
- How many definitions does repel have?
- Repel has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).