Resist and Repel

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Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

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Repel is a synonym for resist in withstand topic. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Resist", when it comes to topics like action. popular alternative

Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

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

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Resist is a synonym for repel in repulse topic. You can use "Resist" instead a verb "Repel", if it concerns topics such as drive off, be impervious to. popular alternative

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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Common collocations

force	resist force	repel force
attack	resist attack	repel attack
attempt	resist attempt	repel attempt
time	resist time	repel time
Other words: spell, evil, beast, invasion, magic, water, attacks, advances, attempts.

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