repel
Example Sentences
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The Constitution gives Congress the power “to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions.”
From Los Angeles Times
Russian private military contractors in the Central African Republic told AFP they took any threats to the upcoming elections in the volatile country "extremely seriously" and were ready to "repel any provocations".
From Barron's
These chemicals are used to repel oil and water and can also contribute to flame resistance.
From Science Daily
As an adult, I’ve tried to will myself back into enthrallment with this plucky heroine who repels a scary hobo, bravely goes without food and saves a poor Italian immigrant when others are against her.
“Despite the tough situation, the defense forces are continuing to repel the enemy advance,” it said on social media.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
