Definition of Repel

to force a thing or person away

Examples of Repel in a sentence

Hopefully the air freshener will repel the odor of the deceased rodent.  🔊

Because the dinner is being served outside, we’ll use special candles to repel insects from the table.  🔊

The king's men used arrows to repel invaders away from the castle.  🔊

Does the political candidate realize his hateful words will repel Christian voters?  🔊

Since the umbrella has a large hole, it does not repel water very well.  🔊

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