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Evan Thomas, Milton Group8, Milton Group7, Milton Group6, Milton Group5, Milton Group4, Milton Group3, Milton Group2, Milton Group1, Milton Group9, Authors

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repulse

"repulse, n." OED Online. Oxford University Press, September 2014. Web. 21 October 2014.

The act of repelling an assailant or hostile force; the fact of being driven back in a military engagement or assault. Also in figurative contexts.
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