repel in Dutch
repel in Dutch is verjagen, afweren, afstoten — repel means to drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.
repel in Dutch
verjagen
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
afweren
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
afstoten
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
What does "repel" mean?
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verb To drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.
"The soldiers managed to repel the invasion."
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verb To keep something away by physical or chemical force.
"This spray helps repel mosquitoes."
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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.
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What is "repel" in Dutch?
"repel" in Dutch is verjagen, afweren, afstoten. 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 Dutch, "repel" is verjagen, afweren, afstoten.
Are there other ways to say "repel" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "repel": verjagen, afweren, afstoten.
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