'Repulsing' definitions:

Definition of 'Repulsing'

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  • Repulse \Re*pulse"\ (r?-p?ls"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Repulsed (-p?lst"); p. pr. & vb. n. Repulsing.] [L. repulsus, p. p. of repellere. See Repel.]
  • 1. To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy. [1913 Webster]
  • Complete to have discovered and repulsed Whatever wiles of foe or seeming friend. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer. [1913 Webster]

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