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Rarerepelling
The correct spelling is repelling.
How to pronounce repelling
verb
Say it like: Rep-ell-ing
The correct spelling is repelling. To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
- 2.To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
- 3.To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
- 4.To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
- 5.To force away by means of a repulsive force.
noun
- 1.An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.
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