Repel and Subdue

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Repel verb - To drive back.

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Repel and subdue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

man	repel man	subdue man
people	repel people	subdue people
storm	repel storm	subdue storm
beast	repel beast	subdue beast
Other words: anyone, enemy, everyone, enemies, creatures.

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