Oppose and Repel

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Oppose verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties

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Repel is a synonym for oppose in defend topic. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Oppose", when it comes to topics like resist.

Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

Repel verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

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Oppose is a synonym for repel in defend topic. You can use "Oppose" instead a verb "Repel", if it concerns topics such as repulse, resist, drive off.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

alliance	oppose alliance	repel alliance
party	oppose party	repel party
team	oppose team	repel team
time	oppose time	repel time
Other words: apocalypse, evil, anyone, forces, creatures, forms, girls, demons, attempts.

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