repulse

noun

1. an instance of driving away or warding off

Similar word(s): rebuff, snub

Definition categories: communication, rejection

verb

1. force or drive back

- repel the attacker

Similar word(s): rebuff, repel

Definition categories: competition, defend, fight, oppose

2. be repellent to; cause aversion in

Similar word(s): repel

Definition categories: emotion, displease

3. cause to move back by force or influence

- repel the enemy

Similar word(s): drive, repel

Definition categories: contact, force, push