repulse

/ɹɪˈpʌls/verb
Middle School
1

To repel or drive back.

2

To reject or rebuff.

3

To cause revulsion in; to repel.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dulcehulsepulsehulce

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaapordropgripparoprisripewrapprankreply

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