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repel

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/rɪˈpɛl/ · re-pel

to drive or force back or away.

Meanings

verbformal

to drive or force back or away.

پیچھے دھکیلنا یا دور کرنا۔

رد کرنا

rad karna

Formal: محسوس کرنا

Synonyms

ward offrepulsedeterمنع کرنادور کرناخارج کرنا

Antonyms

attractwelcomeembraceکشش کرناخوش آمدید کہناگلے لگانا

Common Collocations

  • repel enemies
  • repel insects
  • repel water

Example Sentences

The force of the magnet can repel certain metals.

مقناطیس کی طاقت مخصوص دھاتوں کو رد کر سکتی ہے۔

Maqnatis ki taqat makhsoos dhaaton ko rad kar sakti hai.

To repel pests, use a combination of natural and chemical methods.

کیڑے مکوڑوں کو دور کرنے کے لیے قدرتی اور کیمیائی طریقوں کا امتزاج استعمال کریں۔

Keeron makoron ko door karne ke liye qudrati aur keemiyai tareeqon ka imtizaaj istemal karein.

The new policies are designed to repel unwanted behaviors in the workplace.

نئی پالیسیاں کام کی جگہ پر غیر مطلوبہ رویوں کو دور کرنے کے لیے بنائی گئی ہیں۔

Nayi policies kaam ki jagah par gher matlooba ravaiyon ko door karne ke liye banai gayi hain.

Easily Confused With

repulse:While both words involve pushing away, 'repel' is more general, whereas 'repulse' often implies a stronger reaction.

Word Family

repulsion
nounردعمل
repellent
adjectiveرد کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'repel' as pushing away, like a 'repellent' that keeps bugs away.

Imagine a magnet pushing away a metal object.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تیرا چہرہ تو ہے گلاب کی مانند، پر تو دور ہے جیسے رات کی آہٹ۔

Tera chehra to hai gulab ki manind, par tu door hai jaise raat ki aahat.

Your face is like a rose, but you are distant like the sounds of the night.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دور رہنے والا چھوٹی موٹی پریشانیوں سے بچتا ہے.

Door rehne wala chhoti moti pareshaniyon se bachata hai.

The one who keeps distance avoids trivial troubles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "repellere" — to drive back

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved over time, originating from Latin 'repellere' to its current form in English.