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repulse vs drive back

drive back vs repulse

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

repulse and drive back both are verbs.

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

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