repulse
repulse definition
re·pulse (ri puls′)
transitive verb repulsed -·pulsed′, repulsing -·puls′·ing
- to drive back; repel, as an attack
- to repel with discourtesy, coldness, indifference, etc.; refuse, reject, or rebuff
- to be repulsive, or disgusting, to
Etymology: < L repulsus, pp. of repellere, repel
noun
- a repelling or being repelled
- a refusal, rejection, or rebuff
Etymology: L repulsa < repulsus
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