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British pronunciation/ɹɪpˈɛl/
American pronunciation/ɹɪˈpɛɫ/

Definizione e Significato di "repel"

to repel
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respingere, repellere

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
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Transitive: to repel sth
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The knight held up his shield to repel the incoming arrows.
The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match.
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
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repellere, risultare sgradevole

to cause someone to feel a strong dislike or aversion towards something
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Transitive: to repel sb
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The constant negativity was repelling potential investors.
The foul smell of the garbage repels visitors to the alley.
The repulsive sight of the insects repelled the hikers.
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repellere, respingere

(of magnetic or electric fields) to force something with a similar charge or magnetic polarity away from itself
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Transitive: to repel a charged particle
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The negative charge on the surface of the object repelled the positively charged particles.
The electric field of the charged particle can repel other particles with the same charge.
The two magnets repelled each other with great force when their like poles faced each other.
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rifiutare, respingere

to reject or dismiss something, especially an idea, argument, or theory
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Transitive: to repel an idea or theory
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She repelled the notion that technology could completely replace human interaction.
He repelled accusations of dishonesty by presenting proof of his integrity.
The philosopher repelled the idea, stating that it lacked logical coherence.
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respingere, rechiarire

to cause a feeling of aversion or dislike
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The smell of the trash repelled, lingering in the air long after the garbage was collected.
The strong scent of the perfume repelled, leaving a cloud of discomfort in the room.
The bitter taste of the medicine repelled, making it hard to finish the dose.

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repellent

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repellent

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repelling

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The knight held up his shield to repel the incoming arrows.
The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match.
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
The strong winds repelled the hot air balloon, causing it to drift away from its intended path.
The constant negativity was repelling potential investors.
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