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repulse
noun
verb
An instance of driving away or warding off
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Pronunciation
ɹɪˈpʌls
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noun
An instance of driving away or warding off
verb
Force or drive back
“Repel the attacker”
verb
Cause to move back by force or influence
“Repel the enemy”
verb
Be repellent to; cause aversion in
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Example Sentences
Repel the attacker
Fight off the onslaught
Rebuff the attack
Repel the enemy
Push back the urge to smoke
Beat back the invaders
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