Dictionary definition for: Repel
1. (v) cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy" "push back the urge to smoke" "beat back the invaders"
2. (v) be repellent to; cause aversion in
3. (v) force or drive back; "repel the attacker" "fight off the onslaught" "rebuff the attack"
4. (v) reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
5. (v) fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
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