1. (

• repel ,
• repulse ,
• fight_off ,
• rebuff ,
• drive_back

) force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack" ;

2. (

• repel ,
• repulse

) be repellent to; cause aversion in ;

3. (

• repel ,
• drive ,
• repulse ,
• force_back ,
• push_back ,
• beat_back

) cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders" ;