repel | American Dictionary ... to force away something unwanted: This coat repels moisture. Repel can also mean disgust: Even the idea of him repels her.

to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.). · to thrust back or away. · to resist effectively (an attack, onslaught, etc.). · to keep off or out; fail to ...

repellent. someone who repels. a substance used to repel insects. a substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something.

Noun. edit. repel m (plural repels). a hair out of place; (woodworking) snag; (dialectal) hangnail. Synonym: repeló. Derived terms. edit · a repel · repelenc ...

2[transitive] repel something to drive, push, or keep something away a spray that repels insects The fabric has been treated to repel water. ... repeater noun ...

7 meanings: 1. to force or drive back (something or somebody, esp an attacker) 2. to produce a feeling of aversion or distaste.

REPELLENT definition: 1. a substance used to repel something: 2. making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not…. Learn more.

[transitive] repel somebody/something (formal) to successfully fight somebody who is attacking you, your country, etc. and drive them away.

3 дня назад · noun. variants or less commonly repellant. : something that repels. especially : a substance that repels insects.