Definition of repel

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Repel (v. i.) To act with force in opposition to force impressed; to exercise repulsion.

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Self-repelling :: Self-repelling (a.) Made up of parts, as molecules or atoms, which mutually repel each other; as, gases are self-repelling..
Propulse :: Propulse (v. t.) To repel; to drive off or away.
Frown :: Frown (v. t.) To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence..
Self-repulsive :: Self-repulsive (a.) Self-repelling.
Orb :: Orb (n.) A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry..
Repellent :: Repellent (n.) That which repels.
Repeal :: Repeal (v. t.) To suppress; to repel.
Scowl :: Scowl (v. t.) To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
Disavaunce :: Disavaunce (v. t.) To retard; to repel; to do damage to.
Repel :: Repel (v. t.) To drive back; to force to return; to check the advance of; to repulse as, to repel an enemy or an assailant..
Ward :: Ward (n.) To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off..
Interrepellent :: Interrepellent (a.) Mutually repellent.
Defend :: Defend (v. t.) To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies..
Repellent :: Repellent (n.) A remedy to repel from a tumefied part the fluids which render it tumid.
Repercussive :: Repercussive (n.) A repellent.
Repulse :: Repulse (v. t.) To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer..
Repellence :: Repellence (n.) Alt. of Repellenc.
Repelling :: Repelling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Repe.
Propulsation :: Propulsation (n.) The act of driving away or repelling; a keeping at a distance.
Talisman :: Talisman (n.) Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases..
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