repulse

Noun
  1. An instance of driving away or warding off (synset 107222660)
Verb
  1. Force or drive back (synset 201133623)
    "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
  2. Be repellent to;
    Cause aversion in (synset 201812736)
  3. Cause to move back by force or influence (synset 201508789)
    "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

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