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repulse

verb

/rɪˈpʌls/

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

repulse an attack

drive back, repel, reject, disgust, deter

attract, welcome, invite

repulse an attack, repulse the enemy, utterly repulse, repulse advances

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly

to receive property from someone who died; to receive genetically

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.