drive back an attacker or advancing force

• fend off an assault at the point of contact

keep something unwanted away or out

• be resistant to or push back insects water or dirt

cause strong dislike or aversion

• disgust

refuse or reject a request proposal or applicant

• turn someone away from a privilege or right

exert a force that pushes another body away

• of like charges or poles push each other apart

block or beat away a shot on goal

• stop a scoring attempt