repel

US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/
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1.

mengusir, menolak

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

:
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.

menjijikkan, menjauhkan

be repulsive or distasteful to

:
The smell of durian tends to repel many people.
Bau durian cenderung menjijikkan banyak orang.
His arrogant attitude repels potential clients.
Sikapnya yang arogan menjauhkan calon klien.
3.

menolak, tidak menyerap

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

:
This fabric is treated to repel water.
Kain ini diolah untuk menolak air.
Oil and water repel each other.
Minyak dan air saling menolak.