Open and Repel

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

Repel and open are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Common collocations

enemies open enemies repel enemies

Both words in one sentence

  • Weakened by the Light At one point in The Lost Crown, Nigel must open a window and let in some sunlight to repel a black, smokey entity that is stalking him.
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