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repel vs push

push vs repel

repel is not a noun while push is a noun.

repel and push both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repel No No Yes No
push Yes No Yes No
As verbs, push is a hypernym of repel; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than repel:
  • repel: cause to move back by force or influence
  • push: move with force
Other hypernyms of repel include force.
repel (noun) push (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away
an effort to advance
an electrical switch operated by pressing
enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing
repel (verb) push (verb)
reject outright and bluntly make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
force or drive back press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
cause to move back by force or influence make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
be repellent to; cause aversion in move with force
fill with distaste approach a certain age or speed
press against forcefully without moving
move strenuously and with effort
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between repel and push

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