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to repel
01
repeler
to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
Transitive: to repel sth
Ejemplos
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
El spray repelió eficazmente a los mosquitos, evitando que picaran.
02
repeler, disuadir
to cause someone to feel a strong dislike or aversion towards something
Transitive: to repel sb
Ejemplos
The terrible taste of the food has repelled diners from the restaurant.
El sabor terrible de la comida ha alejado a los comensales del restaurante.
03
repeler, alejar
(of magnetic or electric fields) to force something with a similar charge or magnetic polarity away from itself
Transitive: to repel a charged particle
Ejemplos
Like poles of a magnet repel each other, causing them to push apart.
Los polos similares de un imán se repelen mutuamente, lo que hace que se separen.
04
rechazar, desestimar
to reject or dismiss something, especially an idea, argument, or theory
Transitive: to repel an idea or theory
Ejemplos
She repelled the notion that technology could completely replace human interaction.
Ella rechazó la noción de que la tecnología podría reemplazar completamente la interacción humana.
05
repeler, disgustar
to cause a feeling of aversion or dislike
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The strong scent of the perfume repelled, leaving a cloud of discomfort in the room.
El fuerte olor del perfume repelía, dejando una nube de incomodidad en la habitación.
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