repel
/ɹɪˈpɛl/verb
Middle School
1
To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
2
To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
3
To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
4
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
5
To force away by means of a repulsive force.
6
To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
7
To save (a shot).
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic