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repulser

repulser

8.2
A person or thing that forces attackers to move back
  • noun
  • /rɪˈpʌlsər/
translation icon : repulsor
  • The fortress acted as a powerful repulser against repeated assaults.

Examples

  • As the main repulser of the attack, the general was awarded a medal for bravery.

  • The city became known as a strong repulser of enemy invasions throughout history.

  • The hero acted as a repulser of evil forces.

  • Many consider the knight a repulser of dark magic.

  • The city became known as a strong repulser of enemy invasions throughout history.

  • As the main repulser of the attack, the general was awarded a medal for bravery.

  • The fortress acted as a powerful repulser against repeated assaults.

Synonyms

pushback
vsrepulser
1 6.2

An attack that forces enemy soldiers to move back

acts as the person or thing that causes that retreat or defeat
neutralizer
vsrepulser
  • US
1 6.0

A person, tool, or plan that stops a threat

focuses on forcing attackers back or defeating them outright
repulsion
vsrepulser
1 6.7

An action that drives attackers back

is the agent that performs that defensive action rather than the action
withstander
vsrepulser
8.9

A person who resists things like change or attack

focuses on pushing attackers back or defeating them rather than just enduring

How Forceful

victor
62 3.5
repulser
8.2
defender
252 2.8
guard
1.2
sentry
26 6.0

Surface Forms

repulser singular
repulsers plural

Morphology

repulser = repulse (transparent) = repulse + er

Built transparently from 'repulse' + '-er' to denote an agent or thing that repels or drives back enemies or attacks.

Etymology

The word repulser comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and pellere 'to drive', the same root you see in repel and expel. So a repulser can be a person or thing that 'pushes back' an attack and forces it to stop.