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Present participle for to fend off or defend against something hostile
“The muddy ground delayed them and gave the French gunners time to rally and repulse the first attack.”
Present participle for to cause a feeling of disgust or revulsion in
“Even the thought of killing didn't repulse me the way it used to, although I still refrained from that particular method of retrieving my money.”
Present participle for to reject an approach, offer or proposition
“It convinced him that he was irresistible to women. Surely, no woman could, for long, repulse his advances.”
Present participle for to rebuff or snub someone
“They set up camp in the newspaper section, relish the air-conditioning, and repulse anyone trying to browse the bookshelves.”
Present participle for to refuse or say no to
Present participle for to ward off or put up an opposition to (an attack)
Present participle for to cause to retreat in disorder
Present participle for to show an unwillingness to accept or engage with someone
Present participle for to cause emotional distress to someone
Present participle for to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Present participle for to slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control
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