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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repellent

/rɪˈpɛlənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does repellent mean?

adjective

A substance or object that repels or keeps away insects, animals, or other things; something that discourages or prevents something from happening.

Example

"The insect repellent helped to keep mosquitoes at bay during our camping trip."

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