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DRIVE BACK Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase drive back. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase drive back. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DRIVE BACK

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rebuff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• reject outright and bluntly

• force or drive back

repel
verbv
verb

• cause to move back by force or influence

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• force or drive back

• reject outright and bluntly

• fill with distaste

repulse
verbv
noun

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• force or drive back

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• cause to move back by force or influence

fight off
verbv
verb

• force or drive back

Best Hypernyms For DRIVE BACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for drive back, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
defend fight oppose
Phrases (2)
fight backfight down

Alternatives for REBUFF

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