Oppose and Repulse

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Oppose

Oppose verb - To refuse to give in to.
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Repulse and oppose are semantically related in resist topic. In some cases you can use "Repulse" instead a verb "Oppose".
Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

Repulse

Repulse verb - To drive back.
Usage example: the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line
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Oppose and repulse are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Oppose" instead a verb "Repulse", if it concerns topics such as resist.
Nearby Words: repulsive, repulsed, repulsion, repulsing

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army oppose army repulse army
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