Fall back and Repel

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Fall back verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

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Repel and fall back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Fall back".

Repel verb - To drive back.

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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