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repel in Catalan

repel in Catalan is repel·lir, rebutjar, refusar — repel means to drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.

repel in Catalan

repel·lir
verb
rebutjar
verb
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
refusar
verb
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]

What does "repel" mean?

  1. verb To drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.
    "The soldiers managed to repel the invasion."
  2. verb To keep something away by physical or chemical force.
    "This spray helps repel mosquitoes."
  3. verb To cause strong dislike or disgust in someone.
    "The smell of the fish market repelled her."
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repel in a sentence

  • The soldiers managed to repel the invasion.
  • The castle walls were built to repel any siege.
  • This spray helps repel mosquitoes.
  • The smell of the fish market repelled her.

Common Catalan translations

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What is "repel" in Catalan?

"repel" in Catalan is repel·lir, rebutjar, refusar. repel means: To drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.

How do you use "repel" in a sentence?

Example: "The soldiers managed to repel the invasion." In Catalan, "repel" is repel·lir, rebutjar, refusar.

Are there other ways to say "repel" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 3 translations listed for "repel": repel·lir, rebutjar, refusar.

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