The term REPEL, WITH 'OFF' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: WARD, FEND, STAVE, and PUT. WARD is a verb meaning to protect or guard against something. FEND is also a verb meaning to WARD OFF or defend against something. STAVE is a verb meaning to drive away or repel by force. Finally, PUT is a verb meaning to drive away or cause to move in a specified direction. All of these words refer to the act of repelling or driving away something, with the addition of 'OFF' emphasizing the idea of pushing something away.