repelling
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Synonyms:
repel
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Sense: To throw back
Synonyms:
rebuff, resist Collocations, deflect, withstand Collocations, oppose Collocations, repulse, drive back, beat back, hold back, push back, ward off, stave off, fight off, hold off, drive off
Antonyms:
fall Collocations, collapse Collocations, succumb, be beaten, be overcome, be conquered, retreat Collocations, fall back, cave in, give up, surrender Collocations, capitulate
Sense: To cause aversion
Synonyms:
offend, disgust
Antonyms:
delight Collocations, please Collocations, arouse, excite Collocations, turn on, attract, lure Collocations, draw Collocations, appeal Collocations, enchant, tempt Collocations, captivate, fascinate, carry away
Sense: To reject
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
accept Collocations, agree Collocations, tolerate, put up with, approve Collocations, sanction Collocations, allow Collocations, aid Collocations, help Collocations, assist Collocations