Associations to the word «Repel»
Noun
- Boarder
- Counterattack
- Invader
- Incursion
- Assault
- Insurrection
- Invasion
- Attack
- Attacker
- Aggression
- Magnet
- Insurgent
- Mosquito
- Onslaught
- Militia
- Scorn
- Militant
- Assailant
- Advance
- Axon
- Magnetism
- Gunfire
- Offensive
- Lent
- Intruder
- Indignation
- Siege
- Recapture
- Casualty
- Defender
- Firmness
- Reinforcement
- Mongol
- Liang
- Proton
- Cathode
- Guerrilla
- Horde
- Insect
- Garlic
- Bayonet
- Ottomans
- Predator
- Troop
- Garrison
- Shu
- Swede
- Pest
- Electron
- Enemy
- Force
- Odor
- Sortie
- Confederate
- Vigour
- Flea
- Cavalry
- Raid
- Briton
- Stench
- Anion
- Suitor
- Overrun
- Byzantine
- Barrage
Adjective
Wiktionary
REPEL, verb. (now rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. [from 15th c.]
REPEL, verb. To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
REPEL, verb. To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.). [from 15th c.]
REPEL, verb. To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.). [from 15th c.]
REPEL, verb. (physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
REPEL, verb. To cause repulsion, cause dislike. [from 18th c.]
REPEL, verb. (transitive) (sports) To save (a shot).
Dictionary definition
REPEL, verb. Cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders".
REPEL, verb. Be repellent to; cause aversion in.
REPEL, verb. Force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack".
REPEL, verb. Reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal".
REPEL, verb. Fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me".
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.