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REPEL

Definition:

[verb] cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
Synonyms: drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back
[verb] be repellent to; cause aversion in
Synonyms: repulse
[verb] force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
Synonyms: repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back
[verb] reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"
Synonyms: rebuff, snub
[verb] fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"
Synonyms: disgust, gross out, revolt