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re·pel <-ll-> [rɪˈpel] VB trans

1. repel (ward off):

repel

odbijati [perf odbiti]

repel

zavračati [perf zavrniti]

2. repel MIL form (repulse):

repel

braniti [perf obraniti]

3. repel magnets:

repel

odbijati [perf odbiti]

4. repel (disgust):

repel

repel

sb is repelled by sth

komu se kaj upira

sb is repelled by sth

komu se kaj gnusi

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The most important element was a lowered entrance tunnel, repelling the heavier cold air and the wind from entering inside. en.wikipedia.org

It is suggested that many firefly larvae glow to repel predators. en.wikipedia.org

They make stationary sentries with technomagic that attack, heal, or attract/repel any character in range be they friend or foe. en.wikipedia.org

Two negative masses would produce a pull on one another, but would repel because of their negative inertial masses. en.wikipedia.org

It is a white solid that repels water. en.wikipedia.org

In this role they feed and care for subsequent broods and repel cuckoos or predators. en.wikipedia.org

The spiritual dawn brought about by his singing repels the bleak spiritual night that provides cover for the birds of prey. en.wikipedia.org

Again and again the cavalry returned to the attack but every charge was repelled. en.wikipedia.org

The existing structure is built on concrete piles to repel rodents. en.wikipedia.org

Its leaves placed as a mulch layer around vulnerable plants effectively repels snails, slugs, and grubs. en.wikipedia.org

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