Repelling

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of repelling

verb to drive or force back; to cause aversion or distaste in

Example Sentences

A1 I am repelling mosquitoes by using insect repellent spray.

A2 She is repelling unwanted advances from her coworker.

B1 The strong smell of the garbage is repelling customers from entering the store.

B2 The negative reviews are repelling potential buyers from purchasing the product.

C1 The politician's controversial statements are repelling voters from supporting him.

C2 The extreme views expressed by the group are repelling mainstream society.

Examples of repelling in a Sentence

formal The chemical compound is known for its repelling properties against insects.

informal I always use bug spray to keep mosquitoes from repelling me.

slang I can't stand her attitude, it's so repelling.

figurative His negative energy was repelling others away from him.

Grammatical Forms of repelling

• past tense: repelled
• plural: repellents
• comparative: more repelling
• superlative: most repelling
• present tense: repels
• future tense: will repel
• perfect tense: has repelled
• continuous tense: is repelling
• singular: repeller
• positive degree: repelling
• infinitive: repel
• gerund: repelling
• participle: repelling

Origin and Evolution of repelling

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repelling' originated from the Latin word 'repellere', which means to drive back or to repulse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'repelling' has evolved to not only mean physically driving back or repulsing something, but also to describe the act of causing someone to feel disgust or aversion towards something.