1. to drive back or repel an attacking force
2. to reject or refuse something firmly
3. to cause feelings of disgust or strong dislike

1. the act of driving back an attack or assault

Examples

• The army managed to repulse the enemy’s advance.
• She repulsed his romantic advances with a firm no.
• The smell of rotten eggs repulsed everyone in the room.
• His rude behavior repulses potential friends.
• The repulse of the invasion saved the city.
• After the repulse, the attackers retreated quickly.
• The fortress withstood every repulse attempt.