To exasperate; to irritate.
To make bitter or sour.
Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
To save (a shot).
To force away by means of a repulsive force.