The Only Use of
repulse
in
Pride and Prejudice
- They repulsed every attempt of Mrs. Bennet at conversation, and by so doing threw a languor over the whole party, which was very little relieved by the long speeches of Mr. Collins, who was complimenting Mr. Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment, and the hospitality and politeness which had marked their behaviour to their guests.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
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(repulse as in: repulse the attack) to force something to move away