verb

• (transitive, now rare) To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
• (transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
• (transitive) To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
• (transitive) To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
• (transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force.
• (transitive) To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
• (transitive, sports) To save (a shot).