reˈpellence [See next and -ence.] = next. 1866Bushnell Vicar. Sacr. ii. iv. 159 There have been severities and repellences, and discouraging tokens, blended so continually with the story.1884Pall Mall G. 8 Oct. 4/2 The armament of the Rodney..is only in strict keeping with his powers of repellence.