definition of
repel

[1] #1 repel v. [drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back] cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders". wn

[2] #2 repel v. [repulse] be repellent to; cause aversion in. wn

[3] #3 repel v. [repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back] force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack". wn

[4] #4 repel v. [rebuff, snub] reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal". wn

[5] #5 repel v. [disgust, gross out, revolt] fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me". wn