Zoeken
to repel
01
afstoten
to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
02
afschrikken
to cause someone to feel a strong dislike or aversion towards something
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afstoten
(of magnetic or electric fields) to force something with a similar charge or magnetic polarity away from itself
04
afwijzen
to reject or dismiss something, especially an idea, argument, or theory
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afstoten
to cause a feeling of aversion or dislike
Voorbeeld
The bitter taste of the medicine repelled the child from taking it.
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 magnetic field served to repel any incoming charged particles.
