Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Repellent.
Repellent - as a noun
A chemical substance that repels animals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repellant11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The power to repel
Example: "She knew many repellents to his advances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repellant11Repellent - as an adjective satellite
Serving or tending to repel
Example: "He became rebarbative and prickly and spiteful"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebarbative18repellant11Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example: "A disgusting smell"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgustful15disgusting13distasteful15foul7loathly13loathsome14repellant11repelling12revolting13skanky17wicked16yucky17Incapable of absorbing or mixing with
Example: "A water-repellent fabric"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resistant9Repellent - as an adjective
Tending or able to repel; driving back.
Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
Resistant or impervious to something.
Example Sentences
"The smell of the rotten eggs in the kitchen was repellent."
"We had to leave the picnic area because of the repellent bugs."
"The movie was too violent and repellent for my taste."
"The graffiti on the wall was repellent to the neighbors."
"Her condescending attitude was repellent to everyone around her."
Word Game Points
Is REPELLENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repellent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPELLENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is REPELLENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repellent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPELLENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is REPELLENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repellent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPELLENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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