English dictionary

repulse

/r/I/'p/@/ls/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an instance of driving away or warding off

noun.communication

Synonyms rebuff snub

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.

noun

Source: webster1913

force or drive back

verb.competition

Synonyms drive back fight off rebuff repel

Source: WordNet 3.0
be repellent to; cause aversion in

verb.emotion

Synonyms repel

Antonyms appeal attract

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to move back by force or influence

verb.contact

Synonyms beat back drive force back push back repel

Antonyms attract draw draw in pull pull in

Source: WordNet 3.0
To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to <i>repulse</i> an assault; to <i>repulse</i> the enemy.

verb

Source: webster1913