1. repel

verb. (rɪˈpɛl) Cause to move back by force or influence.
Synonyms
push push back drive force force back repulse beat back
Antonyms
pull attract like better confront
Etymology
repel (English)
repellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. repel

verb. (rɪˈpɛl) Be repellent to; cause aversion in.
Synonyms
nauseate revolt turn off disgust displease sicken churn up put off repulse
Antonyms
please attract hearten encourage accept
Etymology
repel (English)
repellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. repel

verb. (rɪˈpɛl) Force or drive back.
Synonyms
rebuff oppose drive back defend fight back fight off fight down fight repulse
Antonyms
make peace defend switch on liking satisfy
Etymology
repel (English)
repellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. repel

verb. (rɪˈpɛl) Reject outright and bluntly.
Synonyms
rebuff pooh-pooh turn down snub reject spurn disdain freeze off scorn
Antonyms
surrender refrain attack let prosecute
Etymology
repel (English)
repellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. repel

verb. (rɪˈpɛl) Fill with distaste.
Synonyms
stimulate gross out nauseate revolt disgust sicken stir excite turn one's stomach
Antonyms
honor admit increase long approbate
Etymology
repel (English)
repellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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