1. to push asunder, tear away , (Iliad by Homer)

2. to thrust through , (Plutarch)

3. Mid. to push asunder for oneself, force one's way through, break through , with accusative, (Herdotus Historicus)

4. to push from oneself, push one another away , of seamen keeping ships from collision, (Thucydides):—; to drive back, repel, repulse , (Herdotus Historicus):—;absolute to get rid of danger , (Herdotus Historicus)

5. to reject , Lat. respuere, (Herdotus Historicus):—;absolute to refuse , (Herdotus Historicus) (ML)