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to repel
01
repelir, afastar
to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
Transitive: to repel sth
Exemplos
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
O spray repeliu efetivamente os mosquitos, impedindo-os de picar.
02
repelir, causar aversão
to cause someone to feel a strong dislike or aversion towards something
Transitive: to repel sb
Exemplos
The constant negativity was repelling potential investors.
A negatividade constante afastava os investidores potenciais.
03
repelir, afastar
(of magnetic or electric fields) to force something with a similar charge or magnetic polarity away from itself
Transitive: to repel a charged particle
Exemplos
The electric charges in the air can repel dust particles, causing them to settle.
As cargas elétricas no ar podem repelir partículas de poeira, fazendo com que se assentem.
04
rejeitar, desconsiderar
to reject or dismiss something, especially an idea, argument, or theory
Transitive: to repel an idea or theory
Exemplos
He repelled accusations of dishonesty by presenting proof of his integrity.
Ele repeliu as acusações de desonestidade apresentando provas de sua integridade.
05
repelir, causar aversão
to cause a feeling of aversion or dislike
Intransitive
Exemplos
The strong scent of the perfume repelled, leaving a cloud of discomfort in the room.
O forte cheiro do perfume repelia, deixando uma nuvem de desconforto no quarto.
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