Repulse and Spurn

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Repulse

Repulse verb - To drive back.
Usage example: the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line
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Spurn is a synonym for repulse in reject topic. In some cases you can use "Spurn" instead the word "Repulse" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like cast off, repel, rebuff, make sick. popular alternative
Nearby Words: repulsive, repulsed, repulsion, repulsing

Spurn

Spurn verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
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Repulse is a synonym for spurn in reject topic. You can use "Repulse" instead the word "Spurn" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as cast off, repel, ignore, snub. popular alternative
Nearby Words: spur, spurned, spurning

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