1
as in to repulse
to drive back
the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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2
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Recent Examples of repel
Mister Terrific: Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific is revealed in a tantalising shot of him using his powers to summon a forcefield and repel an attack.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Trump’s criticism comes as the Democratic administration aims to push every last dollar already designated for Ukraine out the door to help repel Russia’s invasion before Trump takes office on Jan. 20, with future aid uncertain.
—Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Russian counteroffensives, while successful in halting Ukraine's advances and pushing its soldiers out of the territory gained in the first few weeks, have so far failed to entirely repel Kyiv back to its borders.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Trump’s criticism comes as the Democratic administration aims to push every last dollar already designated for Ukraine out the door to help repel Russia’s invasion before Trump takes office on Jan. 20, with future aid uncertain.
—Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Russian counteroffensives, while successful in halting Ukraine's advances and pushing its soldiers out of the territory gained in the first few weeks, have so far failed to entirely repel Kyiv back to its borders.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repel
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Challenged and Denounced Millions were repulsed by Mr. Le Pen’s statements.Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Today, Ukrainian troops repulsed yet another attack by the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade around Pogrebki, the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies reported.David Axe, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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He was petrified by the thought of dying of cancer or some other disease whose senselessness disgusted him.Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the end, too many Syrians were disgusted by his dictatorship, and the conscripts in Assad's army weren't prepared to die for it.The Week UK, theweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This Mount Royal Avenue cultural institution resists change (its historic interior was last updated in 1982) and yet bends successfully.Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.Alyssa Brascia, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Christmas meals at a Seattle emergency shelter that sickened at least 14 people, including five who were hospitalized.Axios Seattle, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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And in Hawaii, the virus caused a popular hiking spot to close after dozens of campers were sickened with the virus.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those opposed to these ideas say that young people really didn't vote for Trump because of these innovations.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The other side: Democratic leadership opposed the bill but did not formally whip against it, according to a notice sent out by House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's (D-Mass.) office.Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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The girls must navigate their new dynamics — and see if their friendship can withstand it all.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Among her partners is Build Change, which specializes in creating housing that can withstand natural disasters in the developing world.Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Repel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repel. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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