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propel

verb

prəˈpel

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

To drive or push something forward.

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

The engine propels the boat through the water.

propelled by

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

Entry 1

drive, push

Entry 2

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

hinder, restrain, hold back, stop

Entry 1

hinder, restrain

Entry 2

hold back, restrain, stop

propel forward, propel into, propel by, propel movement

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

To gradually disappear or scatter; to fade away or become dispersed.

to make something ineffective or harmless