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repel verb

  /ɹɪˈpɛl/
  • (transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
 repousser
  • (transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
 rebuter, repousser

repellent adjective

  /ɹəˈpɛlənt/
  • Tending or able to repel; driving back.
  • Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
 répulsif

repellent noun

  /ɹəˈpɛlənt/
répulsif

repellency noun

déperlance, répulsion, water repellency
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