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repel

/ɹɪˈpɛl/

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

Examples :

"His bad behavior during the interview will likely repel him from getting the job. "
job right

Related Words

Illustration privilege

privilege noun

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

"The archbishop granted the monastery a privilege, exempting them from paying certain taxes. "

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assailant noun

/əˈseɪlənt/

Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.

"The assailant ran away after stealing the woman's purse. "

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behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

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interview noun

/ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

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repulsion noun

/rɪˈpʌlʃən/

The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled.

"The smell of rotten eggs caused immediate repulsion and made her leave the room. "

Illustration mosquito

mosquito noun

/məˈski.toʊ/ /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

"Last night, a mosquito bit me on the arm, and now it's itchy. "

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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malignant noun

/məˈlɪɡnənt/

A deviant; a person who is hostile or destructive to society.

"The school bully was a malignant influence on the younger students. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration repulsive

repulsive adjective

/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse

"The rotten food in the refrigerator had a repulsive smell that made me gag. "

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repelled verb

/rɪˈpɛld/ /riˈpɛld/

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

"Because of his frequent absences, the company repelled him from consideration for the promotion. "

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advancing verb

/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/ /ədˈvænsɪŋ/

To promote or advantage.

"The company is advancing her career by providing leadership training. "