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So I have to write a question using the word repulse as a noun so does this sentence make sense? the sentence is: what would you do to stop the repulse of a wild animal?

if it doesnt make sense can you please give me one that does.. thanks

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

So I have to write a question using the word repulse as a noun so does this sentence make sense? the sentence is: what would you do to stop the repulse of a wild animal?

if it doesnt make sense can you please give me one that does.. thanks

'Repulse' in that sense means 'the act of driving back'. eg

A lion attacks you.

You grab a chair and try to drive the lion back.

If the repulse is successful, the lion will go away. It won't eat you.

If you stop the repulse, the lion won't go away. It will eat you.

Clive

CalifJim · Answer

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repulse?show=1&t=1286392615

You've got it backwards. I think you might want to stop the attack of a wild animal, but not the repulse -- unless you felt especially bad that the wild animal had rejected you! The two are opposite. Check out the link above for a better example.

CJ

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