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- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/
- /rɪˈpelɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/
Definitions of repelling word
- verb with object repelling to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.). 1
- verb with object repelling to thrust back or away. 1
- verb with object repelling to resist effectively (an attack, onslaught, etc.). 1
- verb with object repelling to keep off or out; fail to mix with: Water and oil repel each other. 1
- verb with object repelling to resist the absorption or passage of (water or other liquid): This coat repels rain. 1
- verb with object repelling to refuse to have to do with; resist involvement in: to repel temptation. 1
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Origin of repelling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English repellen < Latin repellere to drive back, equivalent to re- re- + pellere to drive, push; see repulse
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Parts of speech for Repelling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repelling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
repelling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repelling
adj repelling
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- at cross purposes — an opposing or contrary purpose.
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
noun repelling
- dispersing — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
adjective repelling
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- oppositional — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
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