攘
repel; seize; roll up; chaotic
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to repel; to exclude; to fend off
literaryUsed in formal written contexts, often for excluding external forces or threats.
We must repel traitors and villains.
To fend off external threats, we must first stabilize internal affairs.
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This policy aims to repel the impact of foreign cultures.
He excluded the black sheep from the team.
Ancient monarchs often used military force to fend off border threats.
verb
to seize; to plunder; to rob
literaryRefers to forcefully taking something from someone, often used in literary contexts.
The robbers seized the villagers' belongings.
Great powers once plundered resources on this land.
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He had his wallet stolen by someone.
During ancient wars, plunder incidents often occurred.
Do not seize other people's hard-earned achievements.
verb
to roll up (sleeves)
literaryRefers to pulling up sleeves to expose arms, often used before doing physical work.
He rolled up his sleeves and shouted slogans.
He rolled up his sleeves to prepare for work.
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Before the competition, athletes rolled up their sleeves one after another.
He rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward to help others.
Seeing someone injured, he immediately rolled up his sleeves and gave first aid.
adjective
chaotic; in disorder
literaryUsed to describe a messy, disorganized situation.
A chaotic crowd in the city.
The meeting site was in total chaos.
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The war caused social chaos.
This heavy rain caused chaos in the market.
After hearing the news, there was chaos at home.