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repulse vs beat back

beat back vs repulse

repulse is a noun but beat back is not a noun.

repulse and beat back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repulse Yes No Yes No
beat back No No Yes No
As verbs, repulse and beat back are synonyms defined as:
  • repulse and beat back: cause to move back by force or influence
Other synonyms of repulse include drive, force back, push back, repel.
repulse (noun) beat back (noun)
an instance of driving away or warding off
repulse (verb) beat back (verb)
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
Difference between repulse and beat back

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