verb · Easy SAT word

    Repel

    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.

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