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repel

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

.

Repel vs Avoid - What's the difference?

repel | avoid |


As verbs the difference between repel and avoid

is that repel is while avoid is to keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from.

Respect vs Repel - What's the difference?

respect | repel |


As verbs the difference between respect and repel

is that respect is to have respect for while repel is .

As a noun respect

is (uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high.

As an interjection respect

is (jamaica) hello, hi.

Repel vs Quell - What's the difference?

repel | quell |


As a verb repel

is .

As a noun quell is

source.

Repel vs Scold - What's the difference?

repel | scold |


As verbs the difference between repel and scold

is that repel is while scold is to rebuke.

As a noun scold is

(obsolete) a person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

Fight vs Repel - What's the difference?

fight | repel | Related terms |

Fight is a related term of repel.


In sports|lang=en terms the difference between fight and repel

is that fight is (sports) a boxing or martial arts match while repel is (sports) to save (a shot).

As verbs the difference between fight and repel

is that fight is (label) to contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc while repel is .

As a noun fight

is an occasion of fighting.

Chide vs Repel - What's the difference?

chide | repel |


As verbs the difference between chide and repel

is that chide is to admonish in blame; to reproach angrily while repel is .

Allay vs Repel - What's the difference?

allay | repel |


As verbs the difference between allay and repel

is that allay is to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm while repel is .

As a noun allay

is alleviation; abatement; check.

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