force back; cause to move back by force or influence
Repel in a sentence
The magnet's force will repel the metal plates.
Synonyms for repel
push
drive
repulse
Antonyms for repel
attract
invite
welcome
Practice repel on real SAT questions
Vocabulary like repel appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.