Meaning of repulse

Definition of repulse

(noun) an instance of driving away or warding off
(verb) force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
be repellent to; cause aversion in
cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

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