repel

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of repel with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

repel

(verb)

Meaning

to drive away or keep off

Example

"The strong smell of the medicine was enough to repel the children from taking it."

Synonyms

deterdispelrepulse

Antonyms

attractwelcome