Vocabulary Entry

repellent

|adjective • noun • verb

adjective

Serving to drive away or ward off; causing aversion.

Example Sentences

"The repellent smell of garbage filled the air."

"He used a repellent spray to keep mosquitoes away."

"The bright colors of the sign were meant to be repellent to pests."

noun

Example Sentences

"I always carry a bottle of insect repellent during camping trips."

"The store has a wide variety of mosquito repellents."

"Natural repellents can be made from essential oils."

verb

Example Sentences

"Some plants repel insects with their strong odor."

"He tried to repel negative thoughts with positive affirmations."

"The spray is designed to repel unwanted pests effectively."