Synonyms for repulse
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.
- v. 1
To repel or drive back.
to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy
Choose the right word
One may be driven to a thing or from it; hence, drive is a synonym equally for compel or for repel or repulse.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- rebuff Tom didn't expect Mary to rebuff his advance.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| repulse | steady | |
| rebuff | falling | |
| repulsion | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- snub1
- 5 letters
- check1, drive1, repel2
- 6 letters
- defeat2, refuse2, reject2, rebuff2
- 7 letters
- refusal3, disgust2, setback2
- 8 letters
- nauseate3
- 9 letters
- rejection3, repulsion
- 10 letters
- opposition4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (repel2 = 2 syllables).