What does "drive back" mean?

To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

What is a synonym for "drive back"?

Common synonyms include: beat back, beat off, block, brush off, chase, chase away.

verb

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Verb

1
To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel. idiomatic, transitive
2
force or drive back wordnet
3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drive, back.