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▸ verb: (transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
▸ verb: (transitive) To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
▸ verb: (transitive) To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
▸ verb: (transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force.
▸ verb: (transitive) To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
▸ verb: (transitive, sports) To save (a shot).
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repulse,
rebuff,
beat back,
turn off,
drive off,
fight off,
disgust,
push back,
brush off,
revolt,
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