VDict - Definition of beat back

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beat back

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Verb

cause to move back by force or influence
- repel the enemy
- push back the urge to smoke
- beat back the invaders

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Synonyms:
repel drive repulse force back push back
Antonyms:
attract pull pull in draw draw in

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butt pack beat back
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