REPEL
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Example

The soldiers repelled the assault and secured the outer walls.

Definition

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