repelling
Forcing something back
Repelling describes something that drives away or causes aversion.
A repelling force pushes objects apart—magnets repel when like poles face each other.
A repelling odor makes you turn away.
The word often describes something physically or emotionally off-putting: His repelling manner kept people at a distance.
Water-repelling fabrics shed moisture.
Causing urge to vomit
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- foulOffensive or illegal
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
abhorrent · offensive · sickening · gross · distasteful · off-putting · stomach-turning · odious
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardingActively protecting something
resistance · blockade · armor · fortress · garrison · bulwark · bastion · stronghold
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- protectiveServing to guard
moisture-wicking · DEET · citronella · bug spray · sunscreen · nonstick · Scotchgard · hydrophobic
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
restraint · dissuasion · prevention · deterrence · warning · disincentive · aversion · check
Long sticks or extremities
- diamagnetismWeak repulsion from magnets
- magnetismForce between poles
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- force fieldInvisible protective energy wall
polarity · ferrite · neodymium · levitation · maglev · eddy currents · flux · induction
Causing mild aversion
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
objectionable · unwelcoming · forbidding · cold · alienating · distancing · standoffish · charmless
nauseating
Causing urge to vomit
loathsome · abhorrent · offensive · sickening · gross · distasteful · off-putting · stomach-turning · odious · horrid
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- protectionGuarding against harm
guarding · resistance · blockade · armor · fortress · garrison · bulwark · bastion · stronghold · rampart
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- imperviousUnable to be affected
protective · moisture-wicking · DEET · citronella · bug spray · sunscreen · nonstick · Scotchgard · hydrophobic · oleophobic
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
hindrance · restraint · dissuasion · prevention · deterrence · warning · disincentive · aversion · check · inhibition
poles
Long sticks or extremities
- diamagnetismWeak repulsion from magnets
- magnetismForce between poles
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
force field · polarity · ferrite · neodymium · levitation · maglev · eddy currents · flux · induction · superconductor
off-putting
Causing mild aversion
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
disagreeable · objectionable · unwelcoming · forbidding · cold · alienating · distancing · standoffish · charmless · graceless
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- driving awaybanishing, forcing out, warding off, fending off, shooing
- rejection wordsrejected, rebuffed, spurned, snubbed, refused
- restrainingconstraining, restricting, limiting, confining, curbing
repellingattracting
Drawing toward oneself
pulling · drawing · magnetizing · gravitating · drawing in
repellingattracting
Drawing toward oneself
appealing · alluring · enchanting · charming · captivating
propel, repel, expel, compel, compelling, propeller, repellent, repulsive, dispel