Pulling and Repulse

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Pulling noun - The act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you.

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Repulse is an antonym for pulling in topics: attract, drawing something with force.

Nearby Words: pull, pulled, puller

Repulse verb - To cause to feel disgust.

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Pulling is an antonym for repulse.

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