repulse
9 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #42,490
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
force or drive back
noun
an instance of driving away or warding off
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹiːpˈʌls/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural repulses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
force or drive back
cause to move back by force or influence
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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