Repel and Repulse

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Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

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Repulse is a synonym for repel in allow topic. In some cases you can use "Repulse" instead a verb "Repel", when it comes to topics like cast off, revolt, resist, drive off. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Repulse

Repulse verb - To cause to feel disgust.

Usage example: the smell of that town's paper mill totally repulses me

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Repel is a synonym for repulse in action topic. You can use "Repel" instead a verb "Repulse", if it concerns topics such as allow, cast off, nauseate, revolt. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repulsive, repulsed, repulsion, repulsing

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attempt	repel attempt	repulse attempt
wave	repel wave	repulse wave
assault	repel assault	repulse assault
beast	repel beast	repulse beast
Other words: invasion, fleet, hordes.

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