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Repel - English meaning

Repel – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

Usage examples:

They sought to repel the enemy with their machine guns

Synonims:

Fight offRepulseDrive back/awayPut to flightForce backBeat backPush backThrust backHold offWard offFend offStand offStave offParryKeep at bayKeep at arm's lengthFoilCheckFru
verb

Be repulsive or distasteful to.

Usage examples:

She was repelled by the permanent smell of drink on his breath

Synonims:

RevoltDisgustRepulseSickenNauseateMake someone feel sickTurn someone's stomachBe repulsive toBe extremely distasteful toBe repugnant toMake shudderMake someone's flesh creepMake s
verb

Refuse to accept (something, especially an argument or theory).

Usage examples:

The alleged right of lien led by the bankrupt's solicitor was repelled
verb

Force or drive back

verb

To force away something unwanted

Usage examples:

This coat repels moisture., even the idea of him repels her., [ u ] bring insect repellent along on…

Repel translation into English

Repel: translate from English into Chinese

Translate repel into Chinese (Simplified)}
击退, 驱除, 抵制, 拒, 拒绝, 避, 厌恨

Repel: translate from English into Dutch

Translate repel into Dutch}
Afstoten, Afweren, Afslaan, Weerstaan, Terugdrijven, Afwenden, Terugwerpen, Terugslaan, Keren

Repel: translate from English into French

Translate repel into French}
Repousser, Rebuter

Repel: translate from English into German

Translate repel into German}
Abstoßen, Abwehren, Vertreiben, Zurückschlagen, Zurückweisen, Zurücktreiben, Zurückwerfen

Repel: translate from English into Hindi

Translate repel into Hindi}
पीछे हटाना, घृणा उत्पन्न करना, हटाना, टालना, पीछे ढकेलना, विकर्षण करना

Repel: translate from English into Italian

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Respingere, Ripugnare a

Repel: translate from English into Korean

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격퇴하다, 쫓아버리다, 싫어하게 하다, 반발하다, 불쾌감을 주다

Repel: translate from English into Russian

Translate repel into Russian}
Отталкивать, Отражать, Отгонять, Отвергать, Отбрасывать, Отклонять, Вызывать отвращение, Вызывать неприязнь, Побеждать, Часы с репетиром

Repel: translate from English into Spanish

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Repeler, Rechazar, Repugnar, Repelerse mutuamente

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin repellere, from re- ‘back’ + pellere ‘to drive’.

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Repel – similar words

repelled

verb

Drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

Usage examples:

They sought to repel the enemy with their machine guns

Past simple and past participle of repel

Repelled - all meanings in English

repellant

adjective

Able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance.

Usage examples:

Water-repellent nylon
noun

A substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling.

Usage examples:

A flea repellent
Repellant - all meanings in English

Repel synonims

check

tʃek

verb

Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

Usage examples:

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage
noun

An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.

Usage examples:

A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances
exclamation

Us spelling of cheque.

Check - all meanings in English

disgust

dɪsˈɡʌst

noun

A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Usage examples:

The sight filled her with disgust
verb

Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

Usage examples:

They were disgusted by the violence
noun

A strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant

Usage examples:

She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency., something in the kitchen smelled…
Disgust - all meanings in English

fend off

phrasal verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

phrasal verb

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing

Usage examples:

He’s an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters., the social democrat gover…
phrasal verb

To avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult

Usage examples:

The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid fro…
Fend off - all meanings in English

fight off

phrasal verb

Force or drive back

phrasal verb

To free yourself from an illness or a desire to do something you should not do

Usage examples:

I was trying to fight off the urge to sneak into the kitchen for something to eat., her body couldn…
Fight off - all meanings in English

foil

fɔɪl

verb

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

Usage examples:

A brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery
noun

The track or scent of a hunted animal.

noun

Metal hammered or rolled into a thin flexible sheet, used chiefly for covering or wrapping food.

Usage examples:

Aluminium foil
Foil - all meanings in English

keep at bay

idiom

To prevent someone from moving closer

Usage examples:

He held the police at bay for several hours., she fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.
Keep at bay - all meanings in English

nauseate

verb

Affect with nausea.

Usage examples:

The thought of food nauseated her
verb

To cause someone to feel as if they are going to vomit

Usage examples:

He's nauseated by the smell of meat cooking., the smell of the fish nauseated her.
Nauseate - all meanings in English

parry

verb

Ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove.

Usage examples:

He parried the blow by holding his sword vertically
noun

An act of parrying something.

Usage examples:

The swords clashed in a parry
verb

Impede the movement of

Parry - all meanings in English

put to flight

phrase

To defeat someone and force them to run away

Usage examples:

The rebels were put to flight by the small regiment., the townspeople attacked the intruders with e…
Put to flight - all meanings in English

repulse

verb

Drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.

Usage examples:

Rioters tried to storm the ministry but were repulsed by police
noun

The action of driving back an attack or of being driven back.

Usage examples:

The repulse of the invaders
verb

Force or drive back

Repulse - all meanings in English

revolt

verb

Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

Usage examples:

The iceni revolted and had to be suppressed
noun

An attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling.

Usage examples:

A country-wide revolt against the government
verb

To take violent action against authority, or to refuse to be controlled or ruled

Usage examples:

Californians may be ready to revolt against broad cuts in government services., i was revolted by h…
Revolt - all meanings in English

sicken

verb

Make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.

Usage examples:

She was sickened by the bomb attack
verb

To become sick

Usage examples:

The animals sickened and died., i was sickened by the attitude of people who could take enjoyment i…
Sicken - all meanings in English

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