repel

5 letters · verb · scores 800 in SpellHuntr

verb

cause to move back by force or influence

Repel in a sentence

In nearby Zintan, rebels repelled an advance by Gaddafi's forces, killing eight and taking one prisoner, a local activist said.

However, while the idea of a free holiday appeals enormously, I am frankly repelled by the idea of spending a couple of weeks in your company.

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