Vocabulary Entry

repel

|verb • noun

verb

To drive back or force away.

Example Sentences

"The soldiers were ordered to repel the enemy attack."

"The insect spray is designed to repel mosquitoes."

"She tried to repel negative thoughts by focusing on the positive."

noun

Example Sentences

"The repel of the enemy forces was a significant victory."

"The repel of the invading pests saved the garden."

"His repel of the arguments presented was well-reasoned."