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repel verb

  /ɹɪˈpɛl/
  • (transitive) To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust. [from 18th c.]
 etoa
  • (transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
 hylkiä, karkottaa, torjua
  • (transitive, now, _, rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. [from 15th c.]
  • (transitive) To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.). [from 15th c.]
 karkottaa, torjua
  • (transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
 torjua

repellent adjective

  /ɹəˈpɛlənt/
  • Resistant or impervious to something.
 hylkivä, kestävä, pitävä
  • Tending or able to repel; driving back.
  • Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
 kuvottava, vastenmielinen

repellent noun

  /ɹəˈpɛlənt/
  • A substance used to repel insects, other pests, or dangerous animals.
 hyönteiskarkote, karkote
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