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Definition of Repulse
1. Noun. An instance of driving away or warding off.
2. Verb. Force or drive back. "Rebuff the attack"
Exact synonyms: Drive Back, Fight Off, Rebuff, Repel
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fight, Fight Back, Fight Down, Oppose
Derivative terms: Rebuff, Repulsive, Repulsion
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fight, Fight Back, Fight Down, Oppose
Derivative terms: Rebuff, Repulsive, Repulsion
3. Verb. Be repellent to; cause aversion in. "The performance is likely to repulse Sue"
Exact synonyms: Repel
Specialized synonyms: Churn Up, Disgust, Nauseate, Revolt, Sicken, Put Off, Turn Off
Generic synonyms: Displease
Antonyms: Attract
Derivative terms: Repellant, Repellant, Repellant, Repellent, Repellent, Repulsive, Repulsive
Specialized synonyms: Churn Up, Disgust, Nauseate, Revolt, Sicken, Put Off, Turn Off
Generic synonyms: Displease
Antonyms: Attract
Derivative terms: Repellant, Repellant, Repellant, Repellent, Repellent, Repulsive, Repulsive
4. Verb. Cause to move back by force or influence. ; "Beat back the invaders"
Exact synonyms: Beat Back, Drive, Force Back, Push Back, Repel
Related verbs: Drive
Generic synonyms: Force, Push
Derivative terms: Drive, Drive, Push Back, Repulsive, Repulsion
Antonyms: Attract
Related verbs: Drive
Generic synonyms: Force, Push
Derivative terms: Drive, Drive, Push Back, Repulsive, Repulsion
Antonyms: Attract
Definition of Repulse
1. v. t. To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.
2. n. The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.
Definition of Repulse
1. to drive back [v -PULSED, -PULSING, -PULSES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Repulse
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