oppose |
repel |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between oppose and repel
is that
oppose is to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand while
repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
repel |
decline |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between repel and decline
is that
repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc while
decline is to move downwards, to fall, to drop.
As a noun decline is
downward movement, fall.
horrify |
repel |
Related terms |
Horrify is a related term of repel.
As verbs the difference between horrify and repel
is that
horrify is to cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror while
repel is .
repel |
tempt |
As verbs the difference between repel and tempt
is that
repel is while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
resist |
repel |
As verbs the difference between resist and repel
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
As a noun resist
is a protective coating or covering.
repel |
repel |
In _ rare lang=en terms the difference between repel and repel
is that
repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc while
repel is to turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
In physics terms the difference between repel and repel
is that
repel is to force away by means of a repulsive force while
repel is to force away by means of a repulsive force.
In transitive sports terms the difference between repel and repel
is that
repel is to save (a shot) while
repel is to save (a shot).
antagonise |
repel |
Synonyms |
Antagonise is a synonym of repel.
As verbs the difference between antagonise and repel
is that
antagonise is while
repel is .
offend |
repel |
Related terms |
Offend is a related term of repel.
As verbs the difference between offend and repel
is that
offend is (transitive) to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while
repel is .
repel |
frighten |
Related terms |
Repel is a related term of frighten.
As verbs the difference between repel and frighten
is that
repel is while
frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.
dismay |
repel |
Related terms |
Dismay is a related term of repel.
As verbs the difference between dismay and repel
is that
dismay is to disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify while
repel is .
As a noun dismay
is a sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation.
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