repulse

Meanings

• Verb

  Forcefully drive away or push back.

  - "The army repulsed the enemy's attack."
  - "She tried to repulse the unwanted advances."
  - "The fortress was able to repulse several invasions."

• Verb

  Reject or refuse.

  - "He was repulsed by her rude behavior."
  - "The committee rejected his proposal and repulsed him."
  - "The smell of the food was repulsive to him."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with repulse
rejoice , persuade , advise , compel , deceive

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Variants

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repulse , repulsed , repulses , repulsing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'repulser' meaning 'to drive back'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'repulse' is derived from the Old French word 'repulser', which means 'to drive back'.

2. The term 'repulse' has been used in military contexts to describe the successful defense against an enemy attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Resistance: The ability to withstand or push back against an outside force or influence.

2. Rejection: The act of refusing to accept or agree with something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'repulse' has been used to describe the rejection of unwanted advances or ideas. In art, it has been depicted as a forceful pushing back or rejection.

How to Memorize "repulse"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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