Keep away and Repel

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Keep away verb - Prevent from coming close.

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Repel and keep away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Keep away".

Repel verb - To drive back.

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Keep away and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep away" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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