Repel and Thwart

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Repel

Repel verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Thwart and repel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Repel".
Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Thwart

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
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Repel and thwart are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Thwart".
Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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attack repel attack thwart attack
man repel man thwart man
people repel people thwart people
attempt repel attempt thwart attempt
Other words: team, time, apocalypse, evil, invasion, raid, anyone, everyone, attacks, forces, advances, enemies, aliens, demons, attempts.
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