Repulse (5)
'repulse' is the definition.
(I know that repulse can be written as repel)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for repel that I've seen before include "Deflect" , "Drive back like leper" , "Beat back; cause disgust to" , "Successfully resist" , "Drive away like leper" .)
'repulse' is the definition.
(I know that repulse can be written as rebuff)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rebuff that I've seen before include "Reject abruptly" , "Turn off" , "Beat back" , "Check" , "Deliberate discourteous act" .)