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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 increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

To make a choice or judgment about something.

to help or support someone in doing something