repel /ri'pel/
Meaning
English definition
- (v.) cause to move back by force or influence
- (v.) be repellent to; cause aversion in
- (v.) force or drive back
Chinese translation
- vt. 逐退, 抵制, 使厌恶, 抗御
- vi. 使厌恶, 相互排斥
Word details
- Part of speech
- verb
- Pronunciation
- /ri'pel/
- Syllables
- 2
- Exam levels
- CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE
- Frequency
- Zipf 3.2 · Super Super Rare
Word forms
repelled, repelling, repels
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Related words
repeat · repeatedly · repeal · repetitive · repetition · repertoire · repent · repertory
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