Meaning of Repulse

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Repulse

1. 1
   v. t.

   To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.

2. 2
   v. t.

   To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.

3. 3
   n.

   The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.

4. 4
   n.

   Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.

5. 5
   v. t.

   To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.

6. 6
   v. t.

   To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.

7. 7
   n.

   The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.

8. 8
   n.

   Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.