definition of
[repulse]

[1] #1 repulse v. [repel, fight off, rebuff, drive back] force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack". wn

[2] #2 repulse n. [rebuff, snub] an instance of driving away or warding off. wn

[3] #3 repulse v. [repel] be repellent to; cause aversion in. wn

[4] #4 repulse v. [repel, drive, force back, push back, beat back] cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders". wn