verb🔗ShareRechazar, repelerTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."His repeated tardiness repels potential employers, making it difficult for him to get a job. "Sus repetidas tardanzas repelen a los posibles empleadores, lo que le dificulta conseguir un trabajo.jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRechaza, rechazarTo reject, put off (a request, demand etc.)."The manager politely repels unreasonable demands from customers. "El gerente rechaza cortésmente las demandas irrazonables de los clientes.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, rechazarTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.)."The strong smell of coffee repels insects, keeping them away from the breakfast table. "El fuerte olor a café repele a los insectos, manteniéndolos alejados de la mesa del desayuno.actionmilitarynaturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, rechazarTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The thick wool sweater repels the cold wind. "El grueso suéter de lana repele el viento frío.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepele, rechazaTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The strong scent of garlic repels mosquitoes. "El fuerte olor a ajo repele a los mosquitos.physicsscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepeler, causar aversiónTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The smell of the old, unwashed socks in the laundry room repelled everyone. "El olor de los calcetines viejos y sucios en el lavadero repelía a todos.attitudesensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParar, rechazarTo save (a shot)."The goalie skillfully repels every shot on goal. "El portero para hábilmente cada disparo a puerta.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
