A Quick and Simple Dictionary

repel

1. Verb.  (context, now) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
2. Verb.  To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). (defdate, from 15th c.) .
3. Verb.  To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.). (defdate, from 15th c.) .
4. Verb.  To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.). (defdate, from 15th c.) .
5. Verb.  (physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
6. Verb.  To cause repulsion, cause dislike. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
7. Verb.  (transitive, sports) To save (a shot).