Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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repellent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
repellent (noun) | derogation (noun) |
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the power to repel | (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law |
a chemical substance that repels animals | a communication that belittles somebody or something |
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water |
repellent (adjective) | derogation (adjective) |
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incapable of absorbing or mixing with | |
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | |
serving or tending to repel |