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repelling

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. 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.

noun

  1. 1.An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.

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