Block and Repel

Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

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Repel and block are semantically related. in deflect topic. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Block", when it comes to topics like parry.

Nearby Words: blocked, blockade, blockage, blockhead, blocking

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

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Antonyms for Repel

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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Common collocations

attack	block attack	repel attack
people	block people	repel people
attempt	block attempt	repel attempt
time	block time	repel time
Other words: spell, magic, attacks, beams, creatures, projectiles, strikes, attempts.

Both words in one sentence

They have a 100% success rate to ANY enemy that doesn't resist/block/repel Dark or Light, respectively.

Source: One Hit Kill / Video Games
Covered in Mud: Some of the survivalists intentionally evoke this, using the mud to cool themselves off, block the sun and repel insects.

Source: Series / Naked and Afraid
There are half a dozen different types used in the Block Puzzles, ranging from standard wooden crates to magnetic cubes which attract or repel each other.

Source: Crate Expectations

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