repellent

noun
UK: /rɪˈpel.ənt/
US: /rɪˈpel.ənt/

  1. A substance that keeps insects, animals, or other pests away.

    1. I use insect repellent when I go hiking.
    2. The garden center sells a deer repellent to protect young plants.

Synonyms

deterrent resistant
repellent adjective

  1. Able to keep something away; acting as a deterrent.

    1. The smell was repellent to the flies.
    2. Her rude behavior was repellent to everyone she met at the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "repellent" is /rɪˈpel.ənt/ in British English and /rɪˈpel.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repellent": deterrent, resistant.

Example usage of "repellent": "I use insect repellent when I go hiking.". More examples on the page.