Attract and Push back

Opposite meaning terms

Attract verb - Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.

Usage example: Her good looks attract the stares of many men

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Push back is an antonym for attract.

Push back verb - Cause to move back by force or influence.

Usage example: push back the urge to smoke

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Attract is an antonym for push back in topics: repulse, turn away, push away.

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