Fend and Repulse

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Fend

Fend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Repulse is a synonym for fend in allow topic. In some cases you can use "Repulse" instead a verb "Fend", when it comes to topics like ward off.

Nearby Word: fending

Repulse

Repulse verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line

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Fend is a synonym for repulse in allow topic. You can use "Fend" instead a verb "Repulse".

Nearby Words: repulsive, repulsed, repulsion, repulsing

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