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repulse

[ri-puhls] / rɪˈpʌls /
NOUN
snub; rejection
Synonyms
STRONG
brush-off check defeat disappointment failure nix rebuff refusal reverse spurning turndown
WEAK
cold shoulder nothing doing slap in the face thumbs-down
Antonyms
STRONG
attainment help success win
WEAK
attraction
VERB
push away
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fend off overthrow put down rebuff repel resist ward off
STRONG
check defeat nix rebut reject
WEAK
beat off brush off drive back fight off heave-ho hold off keep off kick in the teeth push back set back stave off throw back
Antonyms
STRONG
aid allow approve help
WEAK
attract enchant please soothe
VERB
make sick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disgust rebuff repel sicken
STRONG
disdain disregard refuse reject revolt snub spurn
WEAK
give a pain reluct turn down turn off
Antonyms
STRONG
accept allow approve esteem respect sanction welcome
WEAK
attract enchant please soothe

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