verb🔗ShareAbweisen, zurückweisenTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."His repeated tardiness repels potential employers, making it difficult for him to get a job. "Seine wiederholte Verspätung weist potenzielle Arbeitgeber ab, was es ihm erschwert, einen Job zu bekommen.jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblehnen, zurückweisenTo reject, put off (a request, demand etc.)."The manager politely repels unreasonable demands from customers. "Der Manager lehnt unzumutbare Forderungen von Kunden höflich ab.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, zurückschlagenTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.)."The strong smell of coffee repels insects, keeping them away from the breakfast table. "Der starke Kaffeegeruch wehrt Insekten ab und hält sie vom Frühstückstisch fern.actionmilitarynaturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, zurückschlagenTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The thick wool sweater repels the cold wind. "Der dicke Wollpullover wehrt den kalten Wind ab.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstoßen, abweisenTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The strong scent of garlic repels mosquitoes. "Der starke Knoblauchgeruch stößt Mücken ab.physicsscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstoßen, abschreckenTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The smell of the old, unwashed socks in the laundry room repelled everyone. "Der Geruch der alten, ungewaschenen Socken im Waschraum stieß jeden ab.attitudesensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, parierenTo save (a shot)."The goalie skillfully repels every shot on goal. "Der Torwart wehrt jeden Schuss auf das Tor geschickt ab.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
