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repel
/ɹɪˈpɛl/
verb 5
Collocations
3ADJ.
dead, evil, managed, other
VERB + REPEL
carrying, force, plants
REPEL + NOUN
enemy, insects, invasion, lightning, nematodes, spirits
Definitions
verb
1
To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
It is some satisfaction to him that is repelled, that dignities, honours, offices, are not alwayes given by desert or worth, but for love, affinitie, friendship, affection, great mens letters, or as commonly they are bought and sold.
2
To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
3
To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
4
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
In nearby Zintan, rebels repelled an advance by Gaddafi's forces, killing eight and taking one prisoner, a local activist said.
5
To force away by means of a repulsive force.
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Idioms & Phrases
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It is some satisfaction to him that is repelled, that dignities, honours, offices, are not alwayes given by desert or worth, but for love, affinitie, friendship, affection, great mens letters, or as c
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In nearby Zintan, rebels repelled an advance by Gaddafi's forces, killing eight and taking one prisoner, a local activist said.
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However, while the idea of a free holiday appeals enormously, I am frankly repelled by the idea of spending a couple of weeks in your company.
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There are plants that repel insects.
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The people could repel the invasion.
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I call the living, I mourn the dead, I repel lightning.
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