repel vs repulse

repel is not a noun while repulse is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
repel	No	No	Yes	No
repulse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, repel and repulse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of repel include drive back, fight off, rebuff.

As verbs, repel and repulse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of repel include beat back, drive, force back, push back.

As verbs, repel and repulse are synonyms defined as:

repel (noun)	repulse (noun)
	an instance of driving away or warding off

repel (verb)	repulse (verb)
reject outright and bluntly	force or drive back
force or drive back	cause to move back by force or influence
cause to move back by force or influence	be repellent to; cause aversion in
be repellent to; cause aversion in
fill with distaste