REPEL
Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3E1L1 = 7
Definition
- verb cause to move back by force or influence. — synonyms: drive, repulse, force_back, push_back, beat_back
- verb be repellent to. — synonyms: repulse
- verb force or drive back. — synonyms: repulse, fight_off, rebuff, drive_back
- verb reject outright and bluntly. — synonyms: rebuff, snub
- verb fill with distaste. — synonyms: disgust, gross_out, revolt
Examples
- “repel the enemy”
- “push back the urge to smoke”
- “beat back the invaders”