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repellency Synonyms

Another word for repellency

Choosing another word for repellency depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The physical or chemical capacity of a surface, fabric, or substance to resist penetration by, ward off, or drive away another substance or pest (such as water, oil, or insects).

Usage Example

"Washing the outdoor jacket with specialized detergent restored its water repellence before the hiking trip."

Strongest
repellence
Strong
resistance
imperviousness
impermeability

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being offensive, disgusting, or distasteful, causing others to feel strong aversion.

Usage Example

"The sheer moral repellence of the antagonist's actions made the novel difficult to finish."

Strongest
repellence
repulsiveness
Strong
repugnance
odiousness
loathsomeness
offensiveness

Opposites of repellency

The opposite of repellency shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

attractiveness
appeal
absorbency
allurement
charm
permeability
porosity
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• Nearby Words

repeatedly
repeater
repel
repellency
repellent
repeller
repent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Repellency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/repellency
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