repel

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Synonyms: revel, reel, rebel, repeal, refel, repl, regel, reuel, repe, lepel, rupel

Antonyms: revel, reel, rebel, repeal, refel, repl, regel, reuel, repe, lepel, rupel

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|now|_|rare}} To [[turn away|turn (someone) away]] from a privilege, right, job, etc. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[reject]], [[put off]] (a request, demand etc.). {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[ward]] off (a malignant influence, attack etc.). {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.). {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive|physics}} To force away by means of a repulsive force. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause [[repulsion]] or [[dislike]] in; to [[disgust]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
7. {{lb|en|transitive|sports}} To [[save]] (a shot).

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