repel in German
repel in German is abwehren, zurückdrängen, zurückwerfen — repel means to drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.
repel in German
abwehren
(transitive, now, _, rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. [from 15th c.]
zurückdrängen
(transitive, now, _, rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. [from 15th c.]
zurückwerfen
(transitive, now, _, rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. [from 15th c.]
abweisen
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
zurückweisen
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
abwehren
abwehren
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
zurückwerfen
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
abstoßen
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
zurückdrängen
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]
abstoßen
(transitive) To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust. [from 18th 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 German?
"repel" in German is abwehren, zurückdrängen, zurückwerfen. 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 German, "repel" is abwehren, zurückdrängen, zurückwerfen.
Are there other ways to say "repel" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "repel": abwehren, zurückdrängen, zurückwerfen, abweisen, zurückweisen, abstoßen.
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