repelled; repelling
Definition of repel
3a
: to drive away : discourage
foul words and frowns must not repel a lover— William Shakespeare
b
: to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding
c
: to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance
4
: to cause aversion in : disgust
: to cause aversion
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The first known use of repel was in the 15th century
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