Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Repels.
Repels - as a verb
Cause to move back by force or influence
Example: "Repel the enemy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat backdrive9force backpush backrepulse9Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attract9Be repellent to; cause aversion in
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repulse9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attract9Force or drive back
Example: "Repel the attacker"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive backfight offrebuff14repulse9Reject outright and bluntly
Example: "She snubbed his proposal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebuff14snub6Example Sentences
"The strong smell of garlic repels mosquitoes."
"The chemical coating on the surface repels water."
"Her negative attitude repels people from being around her."
"The new paint job repels dirt and stains."
"The strong wind repels birds from flying."
Word Game Points
Is REPELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is REPELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is REPELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repels is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
