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repel

Push vs Repel - What's the difference?

push | repel |

Repel is a antonym of push.



As verbs the difference between push and repel

is that push is to apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force while repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.

As a noun push

is a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

Abrogate vs Repel - What's the difference?

abrogate | repel |


As verbs the difference between abrogate and repel

is that abrogate is to annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc while repel is .

As an adjective abrogate

is (archaic) abrogated; abolished
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Repel vs Thrust - What's the difference?

repel | thrust |


As verbs the difference between repel and thrust

is that repel is while thrust is (lb) to make advance with.

As a noun thrust is

(fencing) an attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

Repel vs Deny - What's the difference?

repel | deny |


As verbs the difference between repel and deny

is that repel is while deny is to not allow.

Repel vs Propel - What's the difference?

repel | propel |


As verbs the difference between repel and propel

is that repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc while propel is to cause to move in a certain direction.

Revoke vs Repel - What's the difference?

revoke | repel |


As verbs the difference between revoke and repel

is that revoke is to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing while repel is .

As a noun revoke

is the act of revoking in a game of cards.

Repel vs Halt - What's the difference?

repel | halt |


As verbs the difference between repel and halt

is that repel is while halt is .

Repel vs Defeat - What's the difference?

repel | defeat |


As verbs the difference between repel and defeat

is that repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc while defeat is to overcome in battle or contest.

As a noun defeat is

the act of defeating or being defeated.

Impede vs Repel - What's the difference?

impede | repel |


As verbs the difference between impede and repel

is that impede is to get in the way of; to hinder while repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.

Glut vs Repel - What's the difference?

glut | repel |


As a noun glut

is heat, glow.

As a verb repel is

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