Repulse
Pronunciation: /riːˈpʌls/
Repulse (verb)
- to drive back or push away something or someone unwanted.
- to make someone feel strong dislike or disgust.
Examples
- The army managed to repulse the invaders.
- She tried to repulse his advances politely.
Common collocations: repulse an attack, repulse an enemy, repulse someone, repulse by smell, swift repulse
Repulse (noun)
- an act of driving back or rejecting something or someone.
Examples
- His proposal met with a swift repulse.
- The repulse of the offer surprised everyone.