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repel

/ɹɪˈpɛl/
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.).

Synonymswithdrive
Antonymsattract

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