repel
verb (used with object)
to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
have repelled
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present perfectof repel.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Russian defence ministry said in its daily briefing on Sunday that Russian forces have repelled Ukraine's attacks near Verbove and Robotyne.
From Reuters ● Nov. 6, 2023
But it was the highly publicized behavior of some of the convention’s members that might have repelled Chileans even more.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2022
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said that troops have repelled more than a dozen attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk over the past 24 hours.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2022
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces have repelled six attacks in the past 24 hours in the two regions that comprise the Donbas, Ukraine’s industrial heartland, the General Staff said in its Tuesday morning update.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
Had the treasure been earnings, Richling said—and believed—he could firmly have repelled Narcisse’s importunities.
From Dr. Sevier by George Washington Cable
