Words from this root (5)
repel
C1
/ɹɪˈpɛl/
To drive back or force away an attacker or advancing force.
repellent
C2+
/rɪˈpɛlənt/
causing disgust or aversion; a substance that drives something away
repulsive
C2+
/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
arousing intense disgust
repulsion
C2+
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/
a feeling of intense disgust, or a force driving things apart
repulse
C2+
/rɪˈpʌls/
to drive back or fend off; to cause distaste or revulsion in