How is the word отталкивать translated from Russian to English

English translation
alienate
verb

Заставлять кого-то чувствовать себя нежеланным или далёким.

To make someone feel unwelcome or distant.

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  • Его грубые шутки оттолкнули коллег. — His rude jokes alienated his coworkers.

  • Постарайся не отталкивать тех, кто тебе помогает. — Try not to alienate the people who help you.

  • Строгие правила могут отталкивать новых участников. — Strict rules can alienate new members.

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