repel
BrE /rɪˈpel/ AmE /rɪˈpel/
verb en → es
past repelled pp repelled ing repelling
to refuse to accept or agree with something
rechazar, rechazar algo
- repel an attack/attempt
Collocations repel a challenge · repel criticism
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The government repelled the latest attempt to change the law.
El gobierno rechazó el último intento de cambiar la ley.
to drive away or keep something from coming near you
repeler, ahuyentar
- repel an attack/attempt
Collocations repel insects · repel water
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The spray repels mosquitoes.
El aerosol ahuyenta mosquitos.