Contend and Repel

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

character	contend character	repel character
time	contend time	repel time

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