Definition of repel

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Repel (v. t.) To resist or oppose effectually; as, to repel an assault, an encroachment, or an argument..

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Reverberate :: Reverberate (v. t.) To send or force back; to repel from side to side; as, flame is reverberated in a furnace..
Repellence :: Repellence (n.) Alt. of Repellenc.
Ward :: Ward (n.) To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off..
Frown :: Frown (v. t.) To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence..
Distant :: Distant (a.) Reserved or repelling in manners; cold; not cordial; somewhat haughty; as, a distant manner..
Rebuff :: Rebuff (n.) Sudden check; unexpected repulse; defeat; refusal; repellence; rejection of solicitation.
Reverberate :: Reverberate (v. t.) To return or send back; to repel or drive back; to echo, as sound; to reflect, as light, as light or heat..
Repellent :: Repellent (a.) Driving back; able or tending to repel.
Interrepellent :: Interrepellent (a.) Mutually repellent.
Repulsive :: Repulsive (a.) Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force..
Self-repulsive :: Self-repulsive (a.) Self-repelling.
Defend :: Defend (v. t.) To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel.
Repellent :: Repellent (n.) A remedy to repel from a tumefied part the fluids which render it tumid.
Repulse :: Repulse (v. t.) To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy..
Repellent :: Repellent (n.) A kind of waterproof cloth.
Forbidding :: Forbidding (a.) Repelling approach; repulsive; raising abhorrence, aversion, or dislike; disagreeable; prohibiting or interdicting; as, a forbidding aspect; a forbidding formality; a forbidding air..
Repulse :: Repulse (v. t.) To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer..
Puff :: Puff (v. t.) To repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.
Defend :: Defend (v. t.) To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies..
Repellent :: Repellent (n.) That which repels.
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