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repel
verb as in push away; repulse
Strongest matches
Strong matches
Example Sentences
Much of socialism’s appeal for young people stems from how it repels older generations—and from the rare sense of political agency that comes with it.
The magnetic force makes a comeback, this time repelling the Obayifo away from us.
This was the result of the Swanburne hair poultice that was applied on a regular basis, to repel lice and fleas and encourage healthy scalps, according to school policy.
The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to deploy the National Guard “to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.”
Moscow says its forces are helping several African governments repel jihadist insurgencies.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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