Repel us somehow (7)

I believe the answer is:

repulse

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'repel us somehow' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'repel us somehow' is the wordplay.
'somehow' indicates anagramming the letters.
'repel'+'us'='repelus'
'repelus' with letters rearranged gives 'REPULSE'.

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(Other definitions for repulse that I've seen before include "Fend off" , "kick in the teeth" , "Drive back or reject" , "Repel" , "Disgust" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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