Repel and Tug

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Repel verb - To drive back.

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

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Tug verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

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Repel and tug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Tug".

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