REPULSE
Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3U1L1S1E1 = 9
Definition
- noun an instance of driving away or warding off. — synonyms: rebuff, snub
- verb force or drive back. — synonyms: repel, fight_off, rebuff, drive_back
- verb be repellent to. — synonyms: repel
- verb cause to move back by force or influence. — synonyms: repel, drive, force_back, push_back, beat_back
Examples
- “repel the attacker”
- “fight off the onslaught”
- “rebuff the attack”