Hale and Propel

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Hale verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Usage example: the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship

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Propel is an antonym for hale.

Nearby Word: haley

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Hale is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

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