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repelling

/rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/ /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/

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verb

Abweisen, zurückstoßen

To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.

Examples :

"His bad attendance was repelling him from the opportunity to get a scholarship. "

Seine schlechte Anwesenheit wies ihn von der Möglichkeit ab, ein Stipendium zu erhalten.

job right action

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verb

Abweisen, ablehnen

To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).

Examples :

"The company is repelling all new job applications until the restructuring is complete. "

Das Unternehmen weist alle neuen Bewerbungen ab, bis die Umstrukturierung abgeschlossen ist.

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verb

Abwehren, zurückschlagen

To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).

Examples :

"The strong leadership of the teacher was repelling the negative rumors spreading through the class. "

Die starke Führung der Lehrerin wehrte die negativen Gerüchte ab, die sich in der Klasse verbreiteten.

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verb

Abwehren, zurückschlagen

To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).

Examples :

"The soldiers were repelling the enemy attack at the border. "

Die Soldaten wehrten den feindlichen Angriff an der Grenze ab.

military action war

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verb

Abstoßen, abweisen

To force away by means of a repulsive force.

Examples :

"The magnet was repelling the other magnet, pushing it away. "

Der Magnet stieß den anderen Magneten ab und schob ihn weg.

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verb

Abstoßen, widerwärtig finden

To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.

Examples :

"The spoiled milk was repelling everyone with its sour smell. "

Die verdorbene Milch stieß mit ihrem sauren Geruch alle ab.

sensation emotion attitude

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verb

Abwehren, parieren

To save (a shot).

Examples :

"The goalie was praised for repelling the last-minute shot, saving the team the game. "

Der Torwart wurde dafür gelobt, den Schuss in letzter Minute abgewehrt und das Spiel für die Mannschaft gerettet zu haben.

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noun

Abstoßung, Zurückstoßen

An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.

Examples :

"The bee's repelling of the unwanted wasp protected the hive's honey. "

Die Abstoßung der unerwünschten Wespe durch die Biene schützte den Honig des Bienenstocks.

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