退ける
N2しりぞける
斥ける却ける
[shirizokeru]
Meanings
1.IchidanTransitive
to refuse; to reject; to turn down; to dismiss
2.IchidanTransitive
to repel; to repulse; to drive away; to beat off; to defeat
3.IchidanTransitive
to make (someone) leave; to send away; to turn away
4.IchidanTransitive
to force (someone) to leave their post; to oust; to remove; to expel
Other Readings
「退ける」 has other readings with different meanings.
Examples
反対意見を退けて計画を強引に進めた。
We pushed forward with the plan, rejecting opposing opinions.
敵の攻撃を勇敢に退けることができた。
We were able to bravely repel the enemy's attack.
彼は強い意志で目の前の誘惑を退けた。
He rejected temptation with strong will.