Repel and Take

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Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.
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Synonyms for Repel
Antonyms for Repel
Take is an antonym for repel.
Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Take

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
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Synonyms for Take
Antonyms for Take
Repel is an antonym for take in captivate topic.
Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker
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Common collocations

people repel people take people
time repel time take time
forms repel forms take forms

Both words in one sentence

  • The tear then falls onto his Millenium Puzzle, causing it to glow brightly and repel the Seal of Orichalcos, which was about to close in on him and take his soul.
    Source: Swiss Army Tears
  • Manga / Strike Witches Wielding spells and specialized firearms, they take to the skies and strive to repel the Neuroi invaders.
    Source: Manga / Strike Witches
  • Inferred Holocaust Take Atropus, the World Born Dead, as an example: even if you manage to repel him, his presence has unleashed hordes of undead upon your world and killed off most of the living inhabitants.
    Source: Inferred Holocaust
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