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  • 1. repellant
  • 2. repellant
  • 3. repellant
  • 4. repellant
  • 5. repellant
  • Repellant in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. repellant
  • 2. repellant
  • 3. repellant
  • 4. repellant
  • 5. repellant
  • Repellant in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. repellant

noun. a chemical substance that repels animals.

Synonyms

  • insectifuge
  • repellent
  • insect repellent
  • chemical compound
  • insect repellant

Antonyms

  • unoffending
  • euphemistic
  • unclog
  • unstuff

2. repellant

noun. the power to repel.

Synonyms

  • power
  • powerfulness

Antonyms

  • amicable
  • harmless
  • respectful

3. repellant

noun. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water.

Synonyms

  • chemical compound
  • compound

Antonyms

  • fragrant
  • clean
  • disinfect

4. repellant

adjective. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust.

Synonyms

  • loathsome
  • skanky
  • repelling
  • revolting
  • repellent
  • distasteful
  • disgustful
  • yucky
  • offensive
  • foul
  • wicked
  • loathly

Antonyms

  • wholesome
  • absorbent
  • palatable
  • good

5. repellant

adjective. serving or tending to repel.

Synonyms

  • unpleasant
  • rebarbative

Antonyms

  • lovable
  • defensive
  • unaggressive

Sentences with repellant


1. Adjective
Right in the middle of the porosity spectrum, this hair is neither too absorbent nor too repellant.

2. Noun, singular or mass
You may also see sand flies and mosquitoes on the island, so bring along a small bottle of your preferred insect repellant.

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