Dictionary Check: repulse
"repulse" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
an instance of driving away or warding off
verb
force or drive back
Example:
"repel the attacker"
verb
be repellent to; cause aversion in
verb
cause to move back by force or influence
Example:
"repel the enemy"
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