repel

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/ɹɪˈpɛl/ English

Definitions

verb

To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).

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Synonyms

withdrive repulse rebuff beat back turn off revolt drive off fight off disgust brush off drive push back snub drive back force back rebut refuse

Antonyms

Associated

mosquitoes incursion invasion pests counterattack electrostatic aggression insects predators attack attract assault

Rhymes

compel propel impel quell citadel ravel swell tell dwell shell

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