To drive back; to force to return; to check the advance of; to repulse as, to repel an enemy or an assailant.

To act with force in opposition to force impressed; to exercise repulsion.

to drive or to force back

reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"

The term used for the rejection or overruling of a plea or objection. Secretary General The chief administrative officer of the United Nations, who is endowed with substantial power and influence. The present Secretary General is Kofi Annan.

fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"

To resist or oppose effectually; as, to repel an assault, an encroachment, or an argument.

be repellent to; cause aversion in

a device used to knock away ships, bombs, bullets, or mines