The Clue
Drive back (7 letter answer)
The Answer
REPULSE
Tags
Notes
The answer REPULSE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
REPULSE as a noun:
1. (rebuff, snub, repulse) = an instance of driving away or warding off
REPULSE as a verb:
1. (repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back) = force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"
2. (repel, repulse) = be repellent to; cause aversion in
3. (repel, drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back) = cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"