Arrest and Propel

Arrest

Arrest verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Usage example: cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion

Propel is an antonym for arrest.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Arrest is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Common collocations

character arrest character propel character
men arrest men propel men
characters arrest characters propel characters
head arrest head propel head
Other words: everyone.
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