Propel and Shoot

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Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
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Shoot is a synonym for propel in throw topic. In some cases you can use "Shoot" instead a verb "Propel", when it comes to topics like move, drive, catapult.
Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Shoot

Shoot verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
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Propel is a synonym for shoot in fire topic. You can use "Propel" instead a verb "Shoot", if it concerns topics such as move, catapult, discharge a projectile.
Nearby Words: shooting, shooter, shooed

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men propel men shoot men
way propel way shoot way
car propel car shoot car
ball propel ball shoot ball
Other words: bullet, driver, opponent, enemy, everyone, bullets, projectiles, blasts.

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  • Tabletop Game / Atlantis: The Second Age Lemurian guns use gas cartridges to propel bronze spikes, while the Atlanteans' vril cannons are powered by crystals and shoot magical energy.
    Source: Tabletop Game / Atlantis: The Second Age
  • Anime / Pokémon: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice Not Quite Flight: Keldeo can use Hydro Pump to shoot water from his hooves to propel himself, except Keldeo's not so great at controlling it.
    Source: Anime / Pokémon: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
  • This was somewhat important for the gameplay; if you used the silenced ballers to shoot an enemy, for instance, it could propel them into the line of sight of their comrades, ruining your chance for the top stealth ratings.
    Source: Ragdoll Physics
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