2. Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.

Re*pulse"less, a. Not capable of being repulsed.

Re*puls"er (-?r), n. One who repulses, or drives back.

Re*pul"sion (r?-p?l"sh?n), n. [L. repulsio: cf. F. répulsion.] 1. The

act of repulsing or repelling, or the state of being repulsed or

repelled.