Propel and Pump

Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Pump and propel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pump" instead a verb "Propel".

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Pump

Pump verb - To make short up-and-down movements.

Propel and pump are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propel" instead a verb "Pump".

Nearby Words: pumped, pumping

Common collocations

body propel body pump body
damage propel damage pump damage
fist propel fist pump fist
rounds propel rounds pump rounds
Other words: bullets.
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