Definition of Repel

Verb: repel (repelled,repelling) ri'pel

Cause to move back by force or influence
"repel the enemy";
- drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back
Be repellent to; cause aversion in
- repulse
Force or drive back
"repel the attacker";
- repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back
Reject outright and bluntly
"She repelled his proposal";
- rebuff, snub, stiff [N. Amer]
Fill with distaste
"This spoilt food repels me";
- disgust, gross out, revolt