repel

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, force back, push back, repulse
    verb group: drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
  2. Be repellent to;
    Cause aversion in (synset 201812736)
    is a type of: displease - give displeasure to
    subtypes:
    same as: repulse
  3. Force or drive back (synset 201133623)
    "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
    is a type of: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly
    same as: drive back, fight off, rebuff, repulse
  4. Reject outright and bluntly (synset 200800201)
    "She snubbed his proposal"
    is a type of: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down - reject with contempt
    same as: rebuff, snub
  5. Fill with distaste (synset 202199359)
    "This spoilt food disgusts me"
    is a type of: excite, stimulate, stir - stir feelings in
    subtypes: nauseate, sicken, turn one's stomach - upset and make nauseated
    same as: disgust, gross out, revolt

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