Repellant (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The power to repel; "she knew many repellents to his advances".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Repellent

Hypernyms

• Power

Meaning ²

A compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Repellent

Hypernyms

• Compound

Meaning ³

A chemical substance that repels animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Repellent

Hypernyms

• Compound

Hyponyms

• Insectifuge
• Insect Repellant

Related Words

• Repellant (adjective)
• Repel (verb)