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Obstruction vs Repulse - What's the difference?

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Obstruction is a related term of repulse.


As nouns the difference between obstruction and repulse

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while repulse is the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.

As a verb repulse is

to repel or drive back.

obstruction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also

    repulse

    English

    Verb

  • to repel or drive back
    • to repulse''' an assault; to '''repulse the enemy
  • to reject or rebuff
    • to repulse a suitor
  • to cause revulsion

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed
  • refusal, rejection or repulsion

    • Related terms

    * repel * repellent * repulsion * repulsive

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