shark repellent meaning

Definition of shark repellent

1. a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts

   Synonyms: porcupine provision

   Type of: measure

   Kinds: golden parachute, greenmail, pac-man strategy, poison pill, safe harbor, scorched-earth policy

How to pronounce shark repellent

shark repellent is pronounced /ʃɑrk rɪˈpɛlənt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.