Canadian English Meaning of repulse
repel
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Definitions and Meaning of repulse in English
repulse (n)
an instance of driving away or warding off
repulse (v)
force or drive back
be repellent to; cause aversion in
cause to move back by force or influence
repulse (v. t.)
To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.
To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.
repulse (n.)
The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.
Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.
FAQs About the word repulse
repel
an instance of driving away or warding off, force or drive back, be repellent to; cause aversion in, cause to move back by force or influenceTo repel; to beat o
dismissal,rebuff,rejection,snub,Brush off,Cold shoulder,silent treatment,banishment,kiss-off,Ostracism
acceptance,embrace,With open arms,Welcome,gladhand,Welcome mat
repullulation => repopulation, repullulate => repeople, repugner => repugnant, repugnate => repugnant, repugnantly => repugnantly,
