What is the meaning of repulse?

noun

  • An instance of driving away or warding off.

verb

  • Force or drive back.
    • usage: "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
  • Be repellent to; cause aversion in.
  • Cause to move back by force or influence.
    • usage: "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
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