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The definition of repulse

5 Definitions of: repulse

    1. verb, to drive back or ward off (an attacking force); repel; rebuff
    2. verb, to reject with coldness or discourtesy
    3. verb, to produce a feeling of aversion or distaste
    4. noun, the act or an instance of driving back or warding off; rebuff
    5. noun, a cold discourteous rejection or refusal
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Synonyms: refuse, repel, defeat, check, reject, refusal, snub, spurn, rebuff, cold shoulder And more...
 

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