Repellent Definition & Meaning
repellent
- adjective
- serving or tending to repel; "he became rebarbative and prickly and spiteful"; "I find his obsequiousness repellent"
- highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease"; "the idea of eating meat is repellent to me"; "revolting food"; "a wicked stench"
- incapable of absorbing or mixing with; "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"
- noun
- a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
- a chemical substance that repels animals
- the power to repel; "she knew many repellents to his advances"
"Repellent" in song lyrics
See how repellent is used in real songs:
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"leaf cutter ant repellent"
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"carpenter ant repellent"
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"lizard repellent"
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Words that rhyme with repellent
Usage tips for "repellent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "repellent" 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 repellent to find words that pair well.