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Meaning of repulse in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈpəls/

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  1. Verb

    repulse

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin repuls-‘driven back’, from the verb repellere (see repel)

    Definitions

    1. force or drive back

    Examples

    • « repel the attacker »
    • « fight off the onslaught »
    • « rebuff the attack »
  2. 2. be repellent to

    Examples

    • « cause aversion in »

    Antonyms

    • attract
    • appeal
  3. 3. cause to move back by force or influence

    Examples

    • « repel the enemy »
    • « push back the urge to smoke »
    • « beat back the invaders »

    Antonyms

    • attract
    • pull
    • pull in
    • draw
    • draw in
  4. Noun

    repulse

    Definitions

    1. an instance of driving away or warding off

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