Synonyms for drive back

Most common

fight off · beat back · repel · repulse

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

Example sentences

• repel The talisman he's carrying should repel evil spirits.
• repulse They failed to repulse our attack.

By length

5 letters

repel²

6 letters

rebuff²

7 letters

repulse²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (repel² = 2 syllables).