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

Synonyms:
verb

force or drive back

Example: "repel the attacker"
verb

be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonyms:
verb

cause to move back by force or influence

Example: "repel the enemy"

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