Definition of repellents

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  • repellents is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • repellents is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • repellents is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of repellents

  • serving or tending to repel (adjective)

    Examples

    1. I find his obsequiousness repellent

    Synonyms

    1. rebarbative
    2. repellant
  • the power to repel (noun)

    Examples

    1. she knew many repellents to his advances

    Synonyms

    1. repellant
  • a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. repellant
  • a chemical substance that repels animals (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. repellant
  • incapable of absorbing or mixing with (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a water-repellent fabric

    Synonyms

    1. resistant
  • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the idea of eating meat is repellent to me

    Synonyms

    1. disgustful
    2. disgusting
    3. distasteful
    4. foul
    5. loathly
    6. loathsome
    7. repellant
    8. repelling
    9. revolting
    10. skanky
    11. wicked
    12. yucky

See definition of repellents in Merriam Webster