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re·pel·lent (re·pel·lant)
 repellent (repellant)
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- pronunciation:
- rih
pe
l
 nt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing distaste, aversion, or repulsion.
- synonyms:
- disgusting, loathsome, nauseous, obnoxious, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening
- antonyms:
- alluring, appealing, engaging, pleasing
- similar words:
- abhorrent, abominable, distasteful, grim, gross, hideous, odious, offensive, vile
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| definition 2: |
having the effect of driving away.
- synonyms:
- impermeable, impervious, repulsive, resistant
- antonyms:
- adorable, attractive
- similar words:
- aggressive, immune, impenetrable, offensive, proof, protective
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| related words: |
gruesome, nasty, putrid, ugly, unsightly |
adverb + (adj.)repellent (repellant)
both, equally, fascinatingly, indeed, less, most, perhaps, physically, rather, somehow, somewhat, wholly
(adj.)repellent (repellant)
+ noun
action, building, character, condition, cover, creature, desperation, feature, figure, gesture, ground, nature, odor, oil, picture, response, threat, treatment
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that repels or drives away.
insect repellent |
| definition 2: |
a substance added to cloth that causes it to repel water, used esp. for raincoats.
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adjective + (n.)repellent (repellant)
chemical, durable, effective, herbal, natural, nontoxic, safe, solid, sonic, used
verb + (n.)repellent (repellant)
apply, avoid, bring, bug, pack, recommend, slather, smear, spray, use, wear
(n.)repellent (repellant)
+ verb
approve, contain, crush, develop, finish, remove, rid, stain
noun + (n.)repellent (repellant)
ant, bottle, bug, can, clothing, cutter, flashlight, glove, insect, kit, mosquito, moth, pill, shark, smell, spray, store, sunscreen, tick, water
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| derivation: |
repellently (repellantly) (adv.) |
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