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repel

verb

rɪˈpel

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

To drive back or push away, especially an attack or something unwanted.

Protons repel each other.

The army managed to repel the enemy forces.

repel an attack

push away, reject, drive back, resist, fend off

Entry 1

push away, reject

Entry 2

drive back, resist, fend off, reject, push away

attract, pull, invite, welcome

Entry 1

attract, pull

Entry 2

attract, invite, welcome

repel attack, repel insects, repel invasion, repel criticism

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

to make a loud, harsh sound

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people