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)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase drive back. (close relations)
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Definition of DRIVE BACK
Definition of DRIVE BACK
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