repulse

repulse is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy. Complete to have discovered and repulsed Whatever wiles of foe or seeming friend. Milton.

[2] To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.

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