Give
Give verb - To make a present of.
Repel
Repel verb - To drive back.
Common collocations
| character | give character | repel character |
| attack | give attack | repel attack |
| time | give time | repel time |
| information | give information | repel information |
Both words in one sentence
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There's also the M-Curtain Mine, a special weapon which generates a magnetic bubble that will repel any projectiles, making it a useful weapon to give yourself a breather in combat - or, since it works on units too, slow down pursuers while also deflecting their fire.
Source: Attack Reflector -
If necessary, give Atsuro Phy Repel to ensure that he doesn't get hurt from rebounded attacks.
Source: Magikarp Power -
In another episode, they give the villagers guns and join them to try and repel Ori footsoldiers, but are overrun when they run out of ammo... And judging by the befuddled looks of the villagers, they didn't have time to warn them beforehand.
Source: Bottomless Magazines
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