repelling
adjectiveUK /rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/
US /rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/
Making something push away or stay far from you.
The bug spray is repelling the mosquitoes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing strong dislike or disgust.
The smell was so repelling that we left the room.
3. Pushing something back or away by force.
The army was repelling the attack.
4. Making water stay off a surface.
This jacket is repelling the rain nicely.