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That we will repulse, dismay or alienate someone simply by telling them that we like them.

From The Guardian Jul. 10, 2015

This simplistic accountability movement will repulse talented young people from entering the profession—especially in the urban areas that need them the most.

From New York Times Mar. 14, 2012

But last week it called in reporters to make it clear all around that if Castro strikes, the U.S. will repulse him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chafe me, and I will repulse thee with scorn.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 5 November 1848 by Various

If the Athenians arrive, this city will repulse them in a manner worthy of itself; we have moreover, generals who will see to this matter.

From The History of the Peloponnesian War by Crawley, Richard