verb🔗ShareRefuser, écarterTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc."His repeated tardiness repels potential employers, making it difficult for him to get a job. "Ses retards répétés rebutent les employeurs potentiels, ce qui lui rend difficile de trouver un emploi.jobrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRejeter, repousserTo reject, put off (a request, demand etc.)."The manager politely repels unreasonable demands from customers. "Le gérant rejette poliment les demandes déraisonnables des clients.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepousser, écarterTo ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.)."The strong smell of coffee repels insects, keeping them away from the breakfast table. "La forte odeur du café repousse les insectes, les éloignant de la table du petit-déjeuner.actionmilitarynaturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepousser, refoulerTo drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.)."The thick wool sweater repels the cold wind. "Le pull en laine épaisse repousse le vent froid.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepousse, écarteTo force away by means of a repulsive force."The strong scent of garlic repels mosquitoes. "Le parfum fort de l'ail repousse les moustiques.physicsscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRépugner, dégoûterTo cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust."The smell of the old, unwashed socks in the laundry room repelled everyone. "L'odeur des vieilles chaussettes sales dans la buanderie répugnait tout le monde.attitudesensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrêter, repousserTo save (a shot)."The goalie skillfully repels every shot on goal. "Le gardien arrête habilement chaque tir au but.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
