MeanOF

repulse

- noun (n)

Meaning: snub rejection

Synonyms: brush-off check cold shoulder defeat disappointment failure nix nothing doing rebuff refusal reverse slap in the face spurning thumbs down turndown
Antonyms: attraction enchantment
- verb (v)

Meaning: push away

Synonyms: beat off brush off check defeat drive back fend off fight off heave-ho hold off keep off kick in the teeth nix overthrow push back put down rebuff rebut reject repel resist set back stave off throw back ward off

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