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to repulse
01
to drive back or push away
Examples
Sarah tried to make amends, but her former friend seemed to repulse every attempt at reconciliation.
02
cause to move back by force or influence
03
be repellent to; cause aversion in
Examples
The smell of the garbage repulsed him.
Repulse
01
an instance of driving away or warding off
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