repellant
Keeps pests away
Repellant is an alternative spelling of repellent.
Something repellant drives things away or causes disgust: insect repellant, a repellant odor.
The -ant spelling is less common but acceptable in both noun and adjective uses.
Displeasing to look at
- hideousExtremely unpleasant to see
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
off-putting · repugnant · revolting · distasteful · uninviting · disagreeable · unpleasant · displeasing
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
distaste · antipathy · recoil · nausea · detestation · offensive · objectionable · off-putting
Aerosol repelling pests
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
lemongrass · eucalyptus · netting · fogger · zapper · candle · lotion · wristband
Loss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- hindranceBarrier to progress
impediment · prevention · restraint · inhibition · prohibition · check · brake · deterrence
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- DWRDurable water repellency
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
wax · sealant · gore-tex · impregnation · beading · rainproofing · impervious · treated
ugly
Displeasing to look at
- hideousExtremely unpleasant to see
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
grotesque · off-putting · repugnant · revolting · distasteful · uninviting · disagreeable · unpleasant · displeasing · unlovely
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
abhorrence · distaste · antipathy · recoil · nausea · detestation · offensive · objectionable · off-putting · disagreeable
bug-spray
Aerosol repelling pests
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
picaridin · lemongrass · eucalyptus · netting · fogger · zapper · candle · lotion · wristband · patch
discouragement
Loss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
hindrance · impediment · prevention · restraint · inhibition · prohibition · check · brake · deterrence · constraint
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- DWRDurable water repellency
silicone · wax · sealant · gore-tex · impregnation · beading · rainproofing · impervious · treated · spray-on
ultrasonic
Above audible frequency range
repellantattractive
Pleasing to behold
attractant · magnetic · alluring · drawing · enticing