Revulsion Jinx

Forces the target to back off from the caster, letting go of him or her if the target is holding on to the caster. May be associated with a flash of purple light when cast.

Probably the same spell as RELASHIO .

References from the canon

• Hermione used this jinx to force Yaxley to let go of her during the escape from the Ministry of Magic. At the time there was a flash of purple light (DH13, DH14).
• Probably the same spell Harry used underwater against the grindylows during the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament, which instead of sparks created jets of boiling water (GF25).