Synonyms of repels

repels

verb

present tense third-person singular of repel

1

as in repulses

to drive back

the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repulses
• resists
• deflects
• turns back
• turns away
• opposes
• rebuts
• fights
• fends (off)
• withstands
• beats off
• staves off
• stands off
• defies
• rebuffs
• spurns
• holds off
• wards (off)
• snubs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embraces
• welcomes
• hails

2

as in disgusts

to cause to feel disgust

the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusts
• repulses
• sickens
• appals
• appalls
• horrifies
• nauseates
• revolts
• shocks
• displeases
• grosses out
• puts off
• turns off
• distresses
• turns one's stomach
• offends
• insults
• outrages
• disquiets
• affronts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attracts
• draws
• pulls
• entices
• seduces
• tempts
• lures
• captivates
• fascinates
• disarms
• beguiles
• pleases
• charms
• delights
• enchants
• rejoices
• tickles
• gratifies
• allures
• bewitches
• enthralls
• appeals (to)
• entrances
• interests
• intrigues
• enraptures
• enthrals

3

as in resists

to refuse to give in to

repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resists
• opposes
• withstands
• fights
• defies
• contends (with)
• contradicts
• hinders
• combats
• counters
• stems
• thwarts
• frustrates
• bucks
• obstructs
• challenges
• baffles
• contests
• disputes
• foils
• balks
• checks
• battles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields (to)
• submits (to)
• succumbs (to)
• surrenders (to)
• bows (to)
• gives in (to)
• stoops (to)
• capitulates (to)
• knuckles under (to)