Repel and Release

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Release and repel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Release" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Release

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

Repel and release are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Release".

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

attack repel attack release attack
people repel people release people
time repel time release time
information repel information release information
Other words: evil, wave, beast, magic, everyone, enemies, demons, monsters.
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