Repel and Resist

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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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Resist is a synonym for repel in repulse topic. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Repel", when it comes to topics like drive off, be impervious to. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

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Repel is a synonym for resist in withstand topic. You can use "Repel" instead a verb "Resist", if it concerns topics such as action. popular alternative

Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

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force	repel force	resist force
attack	repel attack	resist attack
attempt	repel attempt	resist attempt
time	repel time	resist time
Other words: spell, evil, beast, invasion, magic, water, attacks, advances, attempts.

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