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repelling

[rɪˈpɛlɪŋ]
verb (present participle) / adjective
repelindo / repugnante
1. Driving back or pushing away physically
The fortress was successful in repelling the enemy attack.
A fortaleza foi bem-sucedida em repelir o ataque inimigo.
2. Causing disgust or aversion; disgusting or offensive
The repelling smell coming from the kitchen was unbearable.
O cheiro repugnante vindo da cozinha era insuportável.
3. Causing someone to feel unwilling or reluctant
His repelling behavior made people avoid him.
Seu comportamento repugnante fez as pessoas o evitarem.
NYC Slang
grossing out / nasty / wack
Synonyms
repulsivedisgustingoffensivepushing backdriving away
Antonyms
attractingappealinginvitingwelcoming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repelindo / repugnante / asqueroso
Common usage in both contexts
São Paulo
repelindo / nojento
Often uses 'nojento' for the disgusting sense
Rio de Janeiro
repelindo / revoltante
May use 'revoltante' to emphasize disgust
Portugal
repelindo / repugnante / asqueroso
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

repelling force
repelling someone's advances
repelling insects
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