Grade 6
(re-pel-lent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. serving or tending to drive away or ward off

Example Sentence

They put on a bug repellent spray before they went hiking.

Synonyms

repulsive; repugnant; offensive

Antonyms

attractive

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repellent
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Rhymes

  • propellant
  • repellent

  • water-repellent