Repel: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ
repel
[ rษชหpษl ]
keep away
To drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. To resist effectively or remain unaltered by (a disease, drug, or other destructive force). To cause aversion or distaste in; nauseate. To be resistant to; be hostile or distasteful to: Chewing gum repels some people.
Synonyms
disgust, drive back, push back, resist, ward off
Examples of usage
- He used insect repellent to repel mosquitoes.
- The strong scent of the cologne repelled her.
- The bitter taste of the medicine repelled the child.
- His arrogant attitude repels potential friends.
- Her negativity repels positive energy.
Translations
Translations of the word "repel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น repelir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคเคฐเฅเคทเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abwehren
๐ฎ๐ฉ menolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดััะพะฒั ัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ odpychaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้ใใ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท repousser
๐ช๐ธ repeler
๐น๐ท itmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฉํดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ odpuzovat
๐ธ๐ฐ odpudzovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฑ่ตถ (qลซgวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ odbijati
๐ฎ๐ธ hrinda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั าะฐะนัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri รงษkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ repeler
Word origin
The word 'repel' originated from the Latin word 'repellere', which means 'to drive back'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, originally in the sense of 'drive back by force'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of causing aversion or distaste. The concept of repelling something or someone has been a common theme in various fields, from warfare to personal relationships.