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repelled

The correct spelling is repelled.

How to pronounce repelled

verb

Say it like: Rep-ell-ed

The correct spelling is repelled. To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
  2. 2.To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
  3. 3.To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
  4. 4.To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
  5. 5.To force away by means of a repulsive force.

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