Rivet and Repulse

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Rivet verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.

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Repulse is an antonym for rivet in topics: captivate, occupy complete attention, arouse curiosity.

Nearby Words: riveted, riveting, riveter

Repulse verb - To cause to feel disgust.

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Rivet is an antonym for repulse.

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Repulse and Rivet. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rivet/repulse

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