Repel and Repress

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Repel verb - To drive back.

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Repel and repress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Repress".

people	repel people	repress people
anyone	repel anyone	repress anyone

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