Repel and Wile

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Repel verb - To drive back.

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Wile is an antonym for repel.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Wile verb - To attract or delight as if by magic.

Usage example: her stories of the Old South could wile anyone

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Repel is an antonym for wile.

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