repel
US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/
1.
menangkis, menghalau
drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away
:
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The army successfully repelled the enemy attack.
Tentera berjaya menangkis serangan musuh.
•
The new insect spray is designed to repel mosquitoes.
Semburan serangga baharu direka untuk menghalau nyamuk.
2.
menjijikkan, menjauhkan
be repulsive or distasteful to
:
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The smell of durian tends to repel many people.
Bau durian cenderung menjijikkan ramai orang.
•
His arrogant attitude repels potential clients.
Sikapnya yang sombong menjauhkan pelanggan berpotensi.
3.
menolak, tidak telap kepada
(of a substance) be impervious to (another substance)
:
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This fabric is treated to repel water.
Fabrik ini dirawat untuk menolak air.
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Oil and water repel each other.
Minyak dan air menolak antara satu sama lain.