Induce and Repel

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Induce verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Repel is an antonym for induce in encourage topic.

Nearby Words: inducement, induction, inducing

Repel verb - To drive back.

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Induce is an antonym for repel.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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