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Repel

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Meanings of Repel

Verb

  • To push something away or keep it from coming close.
  • To say no to something or someone.
  • To keep something harmful or bad from getting to you.
  • To make someone feel dislike or disgust.
  • To drive back an attacker or someone who is trying to hurt you.
  • To keep something away using a force that pushes it back.
  • To stop a ball or shot from getting in a goal or target.

Explanation of the word: Repel

Repel means to push something away. Like when you blow on a dandelion and the seeds fly away.

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Translations for the word: Repel

hindi
प्रतिबंधित करना

pratibandhit karna

दूर रखना

door rakhna

टालना

taalna

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Repel

What does 'repel' mean?
To repel means to push something away or to keep it from coming close.
How do you pronounce 'repel'?
You say 'repel' like this: reh-pel.
What is the origin of the word 'repel'?
The word 'repel' comes from the Latin word 'repellere', which means to drive back.
What is the meaning of 'repel' in Kannada?
The word 'repel' in Kannada is 'ಹರಿಯುವುದು' (Hariyuvudu).