Arrest and Repel

Opposite meaning words

Arrest verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

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Repel is an antonym for arrest.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Repel verb - To drive back.

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Arrest is an antonym for repel.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

character	arrest character	repel character
man	arrest man	repel man
team	arrest team	repel team
time	arrest time	repel time
Other words: anyone, everyone, enemies.

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