攘

Denotes the use of physical or political force to displace something from its current position. The semantic range is determined by the direction of this displacement:

1. Repelling/Driving Out: Active, forceful clearing of space (e.g., driving out invaders, removing obstructions).

2. Seizing/Usurping: Taking by force; implies not only the acquisition of an object but the displacement of another person to take their place, title, or property.

Primarily a transitive verb. The translation typically depends on the object:

• When the object is an intruder or enemy: repel, drive out, clear.
• When the object is a throne, territory, or title: seize, usurp, wrest.

• vs. 拒 (jù): 拒 generally denotes stationary resistance (refusal or blocking), whereas 攘 denotes an active, moving force.
• vs. 逐 (zhú): While both can mean to expel, 逐 emphasizes the pursuit or chasing of a subject over a distance; 攘 emphasizes pushing or shoving them away from a specific center or position.
• vs. 奪 (duó): Both involve taking by force, but 奪 is typically a direct seizure of an object. 攘 suggests a broader displacement—pushing others aside to claim what they held.

Avoid defaulting exclusively to "repel." In contexts involving court intrigue or power shifts, the "usurp/seize" meaning is highly probable. The core action is the forceful shifting of a status quo.