force back

Verb
  1. Cause to move back by force or influence (synset 201508789)
    "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
    is a type of: force, push - move with force
    same as: beat back, drive, push back, repel, repulse
    verb group: drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force

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