Act like some poles (5)

I believe the answer is:

repel

(Other definitions for repel that I've seen before include "Turn away" , "Reject" , "Drive away or disgust" , "Nauseate" , "Beat back; cause disgust to" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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