repellent
Keeps pests away
Repellent describes something that drives away or causes aversion.
Insect repellent keeps bugs at bay; a water-repellent jacket sheds rain.
The word also describes anything that provokes disgust or strong distaste: His arrogance was repellent.
As a noun, a repellent is a substance that wards off pests or moisture.
Also spelled repellant.
Causing strong disgust
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
nauseating · offensive · vile · odious · foul · detestable · obnoxious · distasteful
Toxic agent targeting pests
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
neem · mothballs · spray · lotion · coil · bug-spray · ultrasonic · candle
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
- sealantGap-blocking substance
coating · treatment · finish · spray-on · teflon · silicone · wax · oleophobic
Obstruction preventing passage
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
dissuasion · restraint · hindrance · check · deterrence · blockade · disincentive · warning
Displeasing to look at
- hideousExtremely unpleasant to see
- unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
gruesome · monstrous · ghastly · frightful · repugnant · grim · forbidding · uninviting
repulsive
Causing strong disgust
disgusting · nauseating · offensive · vile · odious · foul · detestable · obnoxious · distasteful · sickening
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
pyrethrin · neem · mothballs · spray · lotion · coil · bug-spray · ultrasonic · candle · wristband
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
sealant · coating · treatment · finish · spray-on · teflon · silicone · wax · oleophobic · moisture-wicking
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
impediment · dissuasion · restraint · hindrance · check · deterrence · blockade · disincentive · warning · prohibition
ugly
Displeasing to look at
unappealing · gruesome · monstrous · ghastly · frightful · repugnant · grim · forbidding · uninviting · unprepossessing
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- waterproofwaterproof, water resistant, watertight, impermeable, impervious
- animal defensespoison, venom, toxin, toxins, horns
- deterrentsguard dog, warning, security camera, penalty, padlock
- disgustdisgust, disgusting, disgusted, revulsion, repulsion
- protective propertieswaterproof, fireproof, bulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof
repellentattractant
Agent that draws toward
attractive · magnet · magnetic · adhesive · absorbent
repellentmagnetic
Attracting iron or attention
charismatic · engaging · winsome · personable · likable
repellentattractive
Pleasing to behold
appealing · alluring · delightful · lovely · charming
- insect repellentSubstance deterring biting pests
- mosquito repellentSubstance deterring biting insects
- water repellentResists liquid penetration
- moth repellentSubstance deterring fabric pests
- tick repellentSubstance deterring parasitic arachnids
- pest repellentSubstance deterring unwanted creatures