Synonyms: repulse, rebuff, snub
Definition: an instance of driving away or warding off
Similar words: rejection
Definition: the speech act of rejecting
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