How to pronounce "repel"

• "repel" pronounced in English.

• "repel" pronounced in Dutch.

Meanings and definitions of "repel"

Verb

cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

Synonyms:

• repel
• drive
• repulse
• force back
• push back
• beat back

Verb

be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonyms:

• repel
• repulse

Verb

force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"

Synonyms:

• repel
• repulse
• fight off
• rebuff
• drive back

Verb

reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"

Synonyms:

• rebuff
• snub
• repel

Verb

fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"

Synonyms:

• disgust
• gross out
• revolt
• repel