repel
US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/

1.
mengusir, menolak
drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away
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The army successfully repelled the enemy attack.
Tentara berhasil mengusir serangan musuh.
•
The new insect spray is designed to repel mosquitoes.
Semprotan serangga baru dirancang untuk mengusir nyamuk.
2.
3.
menolak, tidak menyerap
(of a substance) be impervious to (another substance)
:
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This fabric is treated to repel water.
Kain ini diolah untuk menolak air.
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Oil and water repel each other.
Minyak dan air saling menolak.