Repel

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to drive back or ward off

“The spray was designed to repel mosquitoes.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈpɛl/

Syllables

re·pel

Related Words

Synonyms

driverepulserebuffsnubdisgustrevolt

Antonyms

attract

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Repel" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Repel" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Repel

Anagrams of Repel

Words that use exactly the same letters as “repel”.

lepre perle

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “repel” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

depel rebel refel regel repeg repen repew reuel revel

Words you can make from Repel

Shorter words formed from the letters in “repel”.

peer reel

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