verb🔗ShareTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."His repeated tardiness repels potential employers, making it difficult for him to get a job. "jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.)."The strong smell of coffee repels insects, keeping them away from the breakfast table. "actionmilitarynaturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The thick wool sweater repels the cold wind. "militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The strong scent of garlic repels mosquitoes. "physicsscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The smell of the old, unwashed socks in the laundry room repelled everyone. "attitudesensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo save (a shot)."The goalie skillfully repels every shot on goal. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
