verb🔗ShareRechazar, repelerTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."His bad attendance was repelling him from the opportunity to get a scholarship. "Su mala asistencia lo estaba rechazando de la oportunidad de obtener una beca.jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRechazar, repelerTo reject, put off (a request, demand etc.)."The company is repelling all new job applications until the restructuring is complete. "La empresa está rechazando todas las nuevas solicitudes de empleo hasta que se complete la reestructuración.attitudeactiondemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, rechazarTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.)."The strong leadership of the teacher was repelling the negative rumors spreading through the class. "El fuerte liderazgo del profesor estaba repeliendo los rumores negativos que se extendían por la clase.actionmilitaryweaponsciencesupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, rechazarTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The soldiers were repelling the enemy attack at the border. "Los soldados estaban repeliendo el ataque enemigo en la frontera.militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, rechazarTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The magnet was repelling the other magnet, pushing it away. "El imán estaba repeliendo al otro imán, empujándolo lejos.physicsscienceenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, causar aversiónTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The spoiled milk was repelling everyone with its sour smell. "La leche agria estaba repeliendo a todos con su olor agrio.sensationemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParar, rechazarTo save (a shot)."The goalie was praised for repelling the last-minute shot, saving the team the game. "El portero fue elogiado por parar el tiro de último minuto, salvando el partido para el equipo.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepulsión, rechazoAn act by which something is repelled; repulsion."The bee's repelling of the unwanted wasp protected the hive's honey. "La repulsión de la avispa no deseada por la abeja protegió la miel de la colmena.physicsactionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
