Synonyms for repulse

Synonyms for (noun) repulse

Synonyms: repulse, rebuff, snub

Definition: an instance of driving away or warding off

Similar words: rejection

Definition: the speech act of rejecting


Synonyms for (verb) repulse

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

Similar words: push, force

Definition: move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"


Synonyms: repel, repulse

Definition: be repellent to; cause aversion in

Similar words: displease

Definition: give displeasure to


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