"Repeled" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Repeled" Meaning

Repelled can be both a verb and an adjective:

As a verb, it means:

To drive away or shove back something or someone.
To cause something to move backward or move away.
To ward off or deflect something (e.g., an attack, attack or a challenge).

Example sentences:
- The strong smell repelled all the insects away from the picnic.
- The waves repelled against the rocky shore.

As an adjective, it refers to:

Feeling or showing strong dislike or aversion to something.
Unpleasant or unattractive.

Example sentences:
- The smell repelled him from entering the room.
- The idea repelled her, so she didn't even consider it.

Synonyms:
Driven away, blocked, repulsed, averted, shooed

"Repeled" Examples

Verb: repel


1. To drive back or keep back (something, such as water, sound, or a hostile force); to send back something, especially a fluid, from something else.

- The algorithm was designed to repel cyber attacks from our system.

2. To push or drive back the breath or air from the lungs in; to breathe in strongly and deeply.

- She took a big gulp and repelled her breath.

3. To have an intense feeling of dislike or distaste for; to dislike strongly.

- I repel the idea of spiders creeping on my skin.

4. To seek or try to obtain something by or as if by magic or supernatural means; to beg for something we want, especially in a weak or insistent manner.

- She will repel gifts from her friends.

5. Biology: To drive the gametes (sperm or egg cells) away from the parent subject's exclusion.

- The motility and viability of zygotes produced can be affected upon repelled by various chemical signals from a parent organism.

"Repeled" Similar Words

Repeatedly

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The word "repeatedly" is an adverb that means:<br><br> Done or happening again and again; happening or done at regular intervals<br> Occurring or done many times; often used to emphasize the frequency of an action or event<br> Repeated over and over; persisted in a similar way<br> Done continuously without stopping; regular or persistent.<br><br>Example: She repeatedly asked for help, but no one responded.

Repeater

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A person or device that repeats, especially sound, words, or actions.

Repeaters

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accustomed to repeating something, often to the point of monotony or dullness; someone who repeats something multiple times, often either intentionally or unintentionally.

Repeating

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The word "repeating" is a verb that means:<br><br>1. To say or do something again and again, often because it is being performed in order to ensure that the message or action is clear.<br>Example: "He repeated the instructions several times to make sure we understood them."<br>2. To have or play back a previously recorded sound or recording in a media player, such as a tape or CD.<br>Example: "Can you repeat the song, please?"<br>3. To name or do something that was done or said before.<br>Example: "This phrase is a repeating theme throughout the novel."<br>4. In science, to verify or confirm a result by repeating an experiment or test under the same conditions.<br><br>In general, the word "repeating" implies that something is being done again, either for emphasis, for verification, or due to a request.

Repeats

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To repeat is to do or say something again, usually because it happened or was said before.<br><br>Example: She repeated the question to make sure she got it right.<br><br>Synonyms: repeat, reiterate, echo, duplicate, reduplicate, retry, rephrase.<br><br>Antonyms: omit, forget, skip.

Repechage

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A term used in competitive swimming to describe the second chance given to a swimmer who qualifies for the final of an event but did not come from the heat they swam in.

Repedation

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Repel

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Repellant

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A substance or device that repels or keeps away a particular thing, such as insects, animals, or odors.

Repelled

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To feel or show a strong distaste or aversion for something.

Repellence

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Repellence refers to the property of something that exists as or functions as a repellent, meaning it drives away or keeps something, such as a substance, a creature, or a feeling, at a distance. It can also refer to the quality of being unattractive, unpleasant, or distasteful, often due to an unpleasant odor, appearance, or behavior. In chemistry, repellence can describe the quality of a substance being able to repel another substance, such as a chemical being repelled by a solvent.

Repellency

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The quality or state of repelling or of being repellent.

Repellent

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The word "repellent" has several meanings, but the most common ones are:<br><br>1. Causing or tending to cause a strong feeling of dislike or distaste.<br>Example: "The smell of the perfume was repellent to her sensitive nose."<br>2. Something that prevents or discourages something from approaching or happening.<br>Example: "The bright light was a repellent for the mosquitoes in the outdoor area."<br>3. (Chemistry) A substance that repels or drives away insects, pests, or odor-causing particles.<br>Example: "The room had a repellent installed to get rid of the mosquitoes."<br><br>Overall, the word "repellent" usually implies a negative or unappealing quality that causes something or someone to move away or be discouraged.

Repellently

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Causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust.

Repellents

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Substances or devices that repel or keep away insects, pests, or other unwanted animals or things, often unpleasant or obnoxious.

Repeller

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An object or device that repels or pushes something away. It is used to deflect or prevent the approach of an object, person, or animal. It can also refer to something that causes a feeling of repulsion or dislike.<br><br>Example: An electronic bird repeller device is used to scare away birds from a garden or a building.<br><br>In a broader sense, repellent can also be used to describe something that repels a particular feeling, mood or atmosphere.