repelling
Meaning
repel
- (archaic, transitive) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
- (transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
- (transitive) To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
- (transitive) To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
- (transitive) To force away by means of a repulsive force.
- (transitive) To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
- (transitive) To save (a shot).
Synonyms
striking back
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