1. driving away or forcing back
Usage: present participle of repel
2. causing disgust or strong dislike
Usage: present participle of repel

1. causing disgust or aversion; repulsive

Examples

• The magnetic field is repelling the metal objects.
• The army succeeded in repelling the enemy attack.
• His rude behavior was repelling potential friends.
• The smell from the garbage was absolutely repelling.
• She found his arrogant attitude quite repelling.
• The fortress walls were effective at repelling invaders.