Keep at bay Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. force or drive back
2. fill with distaste

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

KEEP (noun)
1. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
2. the financial means whereby one lives
KEEP (verb)
1. maintain by writing regular records
2. conform one’s action or practice to
BAY (noun)
1. a small recess opening off a larger room
2. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
BAY (verb)
1. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
2. utter in deep prolonged tones
BAY (adjective)
1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LEPER

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