Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Repulse

• (v. t.) To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.
• (v. t.) To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.
• (n.) The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.
• (n.) Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.

Synonyms of Repulse

• Rebuff
• Snub
• Repel
• Fight Off
• Rebuff
• Drive Back
• Repel
• Repel
• Drive
• Force Back
• Push Back
• Beat Back

Antonyms of Repulse

• Attract
• Attract

Homophones of Repulse