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repelling

/rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/ /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/

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verb

Refuser, écarter

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

Examples :

"His bad attendance was repelling him from the opportunity to get a scholarship. "

Sa mauvaise assiduité l'écartait de la possibilité d'obtenir une bourse.

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verb

Rejeter, repousser

To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).

Examples :

"The company is repelling all new job applications until the restructuring is complete. "

L'entreprise rejette toutes les nouvelles candidatures jusqu'à ce que la restructuration soit terminée.

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verb

Repousser, écarter

To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).

Examples :

"The strong leadership of the teacher was repelling the negative rumors spreading through the class. "

Le leadership fort du professeur repoussait les rumeurs négatives qui se propageaient dans la classe.

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verb

Repousser, refouler

To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).

Examples :

"The soldiers were repelling the enemy attack at the border. "

Les soldats repoussaient l'attaque ennemie à la frontière.

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verb

Repousser, refouler

To force away by means of a repulsive force.

Examples :

"The magnet was repelling the other magnet, pushing it away. "

L'aimant repoussait l'autre aimant, l'éloignant.

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verb

Dégoûter, répugner

To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.

Examples :

"The spoiled milk was repelling everyone with its sour smell. "

Le lait caillé dégoûtait tout le monde avec son odeur aigre.

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verb

Arrêter, repousser

To save (a shot).

Examples :

"The goalie was praised for repelling the last-minute shot, saving the team the game. "

Le gardien a été félicité pour avoir arrêté le tir de dernière minute, sauvant ainsi le match pour l'équipe.

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noun

Répulsion

An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.

Examples :

"The bee's repelling of the unwanted wasp protected the hive's honey. "

La répulsion de la guêpe indésirable par l'abeille a protégé le miel de la ruche.

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