Synonyms for repel

Other words for “repel”, grouped by meaning.

We found 12 synonyms for “repel”. The most common are drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back.

verb cause to move back by force or influence

Synonymsdrive repulse force back push back beat back

Oppositesattract

verb be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonymsrepulse

Oppositesattract

verb force or drive back

Synonymsrepulse fight off rebuff drive back

verb reject outright and bluntly

Synonymsrebuff snub

verb fill with distaste

Synonymsdisgust gross out revolt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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