Repel and Rebuff

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Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

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Rebuff is a synonym for repel in repulse topic. In some cases you can use "Rebuff" instead the word "Repel" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like resist, drive off. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Rebuff

Rebuff verb - Reject outright and bluntly.

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Repel is a synonym for rebuff in action topic. You can use "Repel" instead a verb "Rebuff", if it concerns topics such as reject, snub, resist, turn away. popular alternative

Nearby Words: rebuffed, rebuffing

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advances	repel advances	rebuff advances
attempts	repel attempts	rebuff attempts

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