Synonyms for
Repellent
Definition
able to repel or keep away; causing disgust or aversion
Synonyms & similar words
distasteful
loathly
rebarbative
repellant
loathsome
foul
disgustful
wicked
yucky
revolting
disgusting
skanky
resistant
repelling
repulsive
disgusting
offensive
revolting
nauseating
abhorrent
objectionable
obnoxious
horrible
displeasing
loathsome
unpleasant
unsavory
vile
awful
dislikable
hateful
repugnant
unappetizing
uninviting
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Example sentences
- The mosquito repellent kept the bugs away.
- I find the smell of that spray repellent.
- The idea of eating that food is repellent to me.
- The movie was so violent and repellent that I had to leave the theater.
Quotes
The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war. - Norman Schwarzkopf
The best defense is a good offense. - Jack Dempsey
Hate is a more powerful motivator than love. - Richard M. Nixon