repel | Definition of repel

Synonyms and Antonyms of repel

1 to drive back

the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

Synonyms of repel

beat off, fend (off), rebut, repulse, stave off, turn away, turn back

Words Related to repel

defy, fight, hold off, oppose, resist, stand off, withstand

deflect, ward (off)

rebuff, snub, spurn

Near Antonyms of repel

embrace, hail, welcome

2 to cause to feel disgust

the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me

Synonyms of repel

disgust, gross out, nauseate, put off, repulse, revolt, sicken, turn off

Words Related to repel

displease, distress

appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify

affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Phrases Synonymous with repel

turn one's stomach

Near Antonyms of repel

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt

delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle

enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance

appeal (to), interest, intrigue

3 to refuse to give in to

repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day

Synonyms of repel

buck, defy, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

Words Related to repel

battle, combat, contend (with)

challenge, contest, contradict, dispute

baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart

check, counter, hinder, obstruct, stem

Antonyms of repel

bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)