REPEL Meaning and
Definition
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Repel is a transitive verb that refers to the act of driving away, pushing back, or resisting something or someone. It denotes the action of repulsing or keeping at a distance. It can also convey the idea of exerting a force that counteracts or repulses an opposing force.
In a literal sense, repel usually signifies the act of preventing an object or entity from coming closer or making contact. For instance, if someone repels an intruder, it means they successfully drive the intruder away from their property.
However, repel can extend beyond the physical realm and also refer to psychological or emotional rejection. It can imply creating a sense of aversion or disgust in someone. For example, a foul smell can repel people or an offensive comment can repel listeners.
Moreover, repel can also describe the phenomenon of two substances or forces pushing each other away due to their inherent properties. In physics, it can indicate how two magnets with the same poles facing each other will repel each other, causing them to move apart.
Overall, repel signifies the act of warding off, driving back, or resisting something or someone physically, psychologically, or even in terms of opposing forces. It embodies the notion of creating a barrier or exerting a force to prevent contact or proximity.
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To drive back; to repulse; to check the advance of; to act with force in opposition to force impressed.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of REPEL
The word repel originated from the Latin term repellere, which combines the prefix re- (meaning back or away) and the verb pellere (meaning to push or to drive). Therefore, repel essentially means to drive back or to force away.
Idioms with the word REPEL
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repel sm from sth
The idiom "repel someone from something" means to cause someone to feel a strong aversion or disgust towards something, leading them to actively avoid or reject it. It suggests that the person is strongly deterred or repulsed by the mentioned thing.
Similar spelling words for REPEL
- rebello,
- Rupial,
- RROIPL,
- riopelle,
- riebel,
- rapel,
- rubblier,
- Riply,
- ROBL,
- Rippel,
- Ripleigh,
- reibel,
- Rebolea,
- robolo,
- reveal,
- refuel,
- Wrybill,
- raible,
- Reapply,
- rebelle,
- revile,
- Rupal,
- ruble,
- Rebell,
- Ripley,
- RBL,
- Reboil,
- riopel,
- RPLII,
- RBOIL-2,
- RPL8,
- HREBL,
- rabelais,
- RBOIL,
- repeal,
- Rebellow,
- Robella,
- rabel,
- RPL3,
- roppolo,
- rupel,
- ripoll,
- robello,
- RPL,
- riblja,
- roubal,
- ribble,
- rapala,
- roupily,
- rpl6,
- RIBLOE,
- RHPLE,
- REBOL,
- robel,
- robiola,
- rapley,
- roybal,
- RHEBL1,
- reepalu,
- replow,
- revel,
- Robelle,
- ruppel,
- ripple,
- rubl,
- revalue,
- rubel,
- REPL.,
- RBLO,
- repla,
- ruebel,
- rapil,
- ripely,
- rubell,
- rabaul,
- WRPLA,
- rippley,
- rabble,
- rebill,
- rapaille,
- rueppel,
- RPALO,
- Rhopalia,
- RWBL,
- rubella,
- rupaul,
- repola,
- replay,
- rubley,
- Rapilli,
- RABL,
- reply,
- robiul,
- rapeoil,
- Ropily,
- RPL4,
- Rubbly,
- RIPL,
- ropley,
- rubble,
- REPL,
- rappel,
- robley,
- roupell,
- revelle,
- RPL-I,
- RIBLL,
- RIIABL,
- RBL-1,
- RPL5,
- roble,
- ruple,
- RPL7,
- RPL7A,
- Rubelle,
- reveille,
- Riblah,
- Rebelo,
- Rowable,
- ripplier,
- Ripply,
- rapallo,
- rubeola,
- Rubeolae,
- refill,
- -ripley,
- Robalo,
- revell,
- RPLY,
- rouble,
- rabiul,
- Wrobel,
- robelo,
- ruybal,
- repoll,
- Rabalais,
- RPL19,
- RAHPL,
- revilla,
- wrubel,
- rebel,
- Replier.
Conjugate verb Repel
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PERFECT
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