Battle and Repel

Battle

Battle verb - To engage in a contest.

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Repel and battle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Battle".

Repel verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day

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Battle and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battle" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

character	battle character	repel character
man	battle man	repel man
people	battle people	repel people
squad	battle squad	repel squad
Other words: time, evil, beast, invasion, enemy, humans, forces, enemies, allies, hordes, monsters.

The possible battle against Futomimi may also qualify, as you are essentially breaking his spirit by fighting him instead of helping repel the invading angelic forces.

Source: Moral Event Horizon / Video Games
Sadly, while Zhuge was able to repel Deng Ai's initial attack, Deng broke through and killed Zhuge in battle.

Source: Useful Notes / Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Wu
Although the Autobots manage to repel the Decepticon threat (with Megatron mortally wounded), Optimus Prime loses his life in the same battle, as do several other named Autobots.

Source: Pyrrhic Victory

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