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Verb Concept
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repel  repulse  fight off  rebuff  drive back
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Force or drive back WordNet 3.0
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Force or drive back WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.). Wiktionary
To repel or drive back. Wiktionary
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Repel the attacker WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Fight off the onslaught WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Rebuff the attack WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy. Wiktionary
IS A
fight
ALSO SEE
contend
DERIVATION
rebuff
repulsion
repulsive
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back
Wiktionary
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repel, repulse
VerbAtlas
DRIVE BACK va:0581f

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