repulse
v.
early 15c., from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere "drive back, reject" (see repel). Related: Repulsed; repulsing.
n.
1530s, from Latin repulsa "refusal, denial," noun use of fem. past participle of repellere (see repel).
〔李〕[re-=back回；puls=to drive or push逐，推；-e→]Ⅰv.① drive back击退