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repel

Oppose vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Decline - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Tempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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 vs Frighten - What's the difference?

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 vs Repel - What's the difference?

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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