Meaning & use
repel
To force something back or keep it away, or to cause strong dislike or disgust.
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The new spray is designed to repel mosquitoes for up to eight hours.
His arrogant attitude tends to repel the very people he wants to impress.
A note on using this word
Repel covers both physical forces, like magnets, and emotional reactions, like disgust or dislike.
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