force off

VERB

repel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chase away confront drive away drive off fend off hold off rebuff resist ward off withstand

STRONG

buck check cool cut decline dismiss disown dispute duel fight kick oppose parry rebut refuse reject traverse

WEAK

beat back beat off brush off cast aside drive back force back give cold shoulder to hold back keep at arm's length keep at bay keep off knock down push back put down put to flight stand up against stave off turn down

Antonyms

STRONG

accept agree aid allow approve assist help increase sanction support

WEAK

attract draw

Example Sentences

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But ever since, he’s been a force off the edge for the Trojans’ defense, with three sacks and a fumble in two games.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Rapinoe was a force off the field, too, becoming a vocal advocate for equitable pay and the treatment of female athletes.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2019

Hoping to take stress and force off the left side of his body, Woods tinkered with his motion.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 4, 2019

Dunn has been a steady force off Chicago’s bench, and Hoiberg expects Grant to take a similar role with the reserves going forward.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2017

Summoned by Berkeley to surrender, Hansford refused, but that same night, by advice of Lawrence and Drummond, evacuated the place, drawing his force off toward the York.

From Pioneers of the Old South: a chronicle of English colonial beginnings by Johnston, Mary

force off

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