Repel and Withstand

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Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting

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Withstand is a synonym for repel in defend topic. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Repel", when it comes to topics like repulse, resist.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day

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Repel is a synonym for withstand in action topic. You can use "Repel" instead a verb "Withstand", if it concerns topics such as endure, defend, resist.

Nearby Word: withstanding

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Common collocations

force	repel force	withstand force
attack	repel attack	withstand attack
assault	repel assault	withstand assault
invasion	repel invasion	withstand invasion
Other words: gunfire, attacks, forces, currents, strikes.

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