repel
Translation
to repel, to drive away, to disgust
Examples
The army repelled the attack.
The army repelled the attack.
The two magnets repel each other.
The two magnets repel each other.
His arrogance repels many people.
His arrogance repels many people.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to drive back or disgust (sth./sb.) The castle walls were built to repel invaders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drive back, push away, disgust; Antonyms: attract, charm
Etymology
From Latin 'repellere', from re- 'back' + pellere 'to drive'. Literally 'to drive back'.
Memory Tips
Think of an insect 'repellent' spray, which 'repels' or drives away insects.