repulse 3
verbdomain: v physical contact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
cause to move back by force or influence
Examples
- 1.beat back the invaders
- 2.push back the urge to smoke
- 3.repel the enemy
Hypernym
push 1
verb
move with force
EnglishDerivationally related form
repulsion 3
noun
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
repulse 1
noun
an instance of driving away or warding off
Verb_Group
drive 9
verb
cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
