Definition: reject outright and bluntly
Usage: She snubbed his proposal
Similar words: freeze off, scorn, spurn, reject, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down
Definition: reject with contempt
Usage: She spurned his advances
Synonyms: fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse, drive back
Definition: force or drive back
Usage: repel the attacker; fight off the onslaught; rebuff the attack
Similar words: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, defend
Definition: fight against or resist strongly
Usage: The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
Synonyms: beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse
Definition: cause to move back by force or influence
Usage: repel the enemy; push back the urge to smoke; beat back the invaders
Definition: be repellent to; cause aversion in
Similar words: displease
Definition: give displeasure to
Synonyms: repel, revolt, gross out, disgust
Definition: fill with distaste
Usage: This spoilt food disgusts me
Similar words: stimulate, stir, excite
Definition: stir feelings in
Usage: stimulate my appetite; excite the audience; stir emotions