Repellent

Synonyms of repellent

• disgusting
• repulsive
• off-putting

Antonyms of repellent

• attractive
• alluring
• appealing

Collocations of repellent

insect repellent

Frequency: 80 %

She applied insect repellent before going camping.

water repellent

Frequency: 70 %

The jacket is treated with a water repellent coating.

repellent spray

Frequency: 65 %

The repellent spray kept the mosquitoes away.

repellent effect

Frequency: 60 %

The repellent effect of the substance lasts for hours.

repellent properties

Frequency: 45 %

The plant's repellent properties make it unappealing to pests.

Idiomatic Expressions for repellent

• Phrase: repellent as a skunk
  Meaning: extremely repulsive or offensive
  Usage: The movie was as repellent as a skunk, with its graphic violence and disturbing themes.