Propel and Push

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Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
Usage example: playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off
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Push is a synonym for propel in move topic. In some cases you can use "Push" instead a verb "Propel", when it comes to topics like drive, impel, throw, raise. popular alternative
Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Push

Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
Usage example: I had to push my damaged bike all the way home
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Propel is a synonym for push in shove topic. You can use "Propel" instead a verb "Push", if it concerns topics such as activity, move, thrust, raise. popular alternative
Nearby Words: pushed, pushy, pushover, pushing, pusher

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humanity propel humanity push humanity
character propel character push character
hero propel hero push hero
body propel body push body
Other words: line, way, characters, earth, game, story, door, car, cart, ball, ship, opponent, player, enemy, everyone, players.
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