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repelir — meaning in English

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English meaning

repel verb To drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.

Senses

repelir is used for these senses in English:

fend off To defend against; to repel with force or effort
repel (transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]

repel — full definition

verb To drive back or fight off an attack or attacker.
verb To keep something away by physical or chemical force.
verb To cause strong dislike or disgust in someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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