repel

US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/
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1.

repeler, rechazar, ahuyentar

drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away

:
The army successfully repelled the enemy attack.
El ejército repelió con éxito el ataque enemigo.
The new insect spray is designed to repel mosquitoes.
El nuevo spray para insectos está diseñado para repeler mosquitos.
2.

repeler, causar aversión

be repulsive or distasteful to

:
The smell of durian tends to repel many people.
El olor a durián tiende a repeler a muchas personas.
His arrogant attitude repels potential clients.
Su actitud arrogante repele a los clientes potenciales.
3.

repeler, ser impermeable a

(of a substance) be impervious to (another substance)

:
This fabric is treated to repel water.
Este tejido está tratado para repeler el agua.
Oil and water repel each other.
El aceite y el agua se repelen.