Word Meaning

repulse definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for repulse

- Drive back
- Drive off to see about chickpea or lentil
- Force back
- Repel
- Turn back