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

To repel means to push something away or to keep it from coming close.

You say 'repel' like this: reh-pel.

The word 'repel' comes from the Latin word 'repellere', which means to drive back.

The word 'repel' in Kannada is 'ಹರಿಯುವುದು' (Hariyuvudu).