repellent
Example Sentences
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She, along with her supervisor, Sam Smith, developed the water and stain repellent Scotchgard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
But he’s also puckish – sylph-like and otherworldly, seductive and repellent, as likely to swaddle Sarah in her heart’s desire as he is to toss her into the belching, farting Bog of Eternal Stench.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
And in case the bugs start biting, the Necker Island team notes that insect repellent is included.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
Davis encouraged residents to use insect repellent, get rid of standing water around their homes and install or repair windows to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
It is that steeped and dyed with repellent contagion!
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.