78 entries under repel topic. ×

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resist(verb, support, break, take, force)
25
oppose(verb, support, stop, break, take)
21
withstand(verb, support, stop, take, force)
20
confront(verb, stop, take, get, meet)
18
face(verb, set, meet, attack, oppose)
16
violate(verb, break, disregard, ignore, refuse)
15
fight(verb, support, break, take, meet)
11
combat(verb, support, stop, break, force)
9
counteract(verb, stop, break, attack, maintain)
9
dispute(verb, support, stop, get, force)
9
stand up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
8
endure(verb, support, stop, take, force)
8
thwart(verb, stop, break, attack, maintain)
7
contest(verb, support, force, maintain, oppose)
7
refuse(verb, stop, attack, reject, maintain)
5
check(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
5
cross(verb, break, take, get, meet)
5
hold(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
5
attack(noun, verb, oppose, criticize, fight)
4
contend(verb, stop, take, meet, attack)
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