verb🔗ShareTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."Because of his frequent absences, the company repelled him from consideration for the promotion. "jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The castle guards repelled the attacking army, preventing them from entering. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The strong magnet repelled the other magnet, pushing it away. "physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The smell of rotten eggs repelled me from opening the refrigerator. "sensationattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo save (a shot)."The goalkeeper expertly repelled the powerful shot, preventing the other team from scoring. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
