Synonyms for Repulse (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an instance of driving away or warding off):
rebuff, snubWordNet sense 2 (be repellent to; cause aversion in):
repelWordNet sense 3 (cause to move back by force or influence):
drive, beat back, force back, push backWordNet sense 4 (force or drive back):
drive back, fight offFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit