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Synonyms
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Meaning:
overrun

to spread over and occupy (something); to go beyond (a time limit)

defeat, invade

repel

to drive (a person, thing) back or away; to cause (a person) to feel dislike

push away; repulse

scatter

(to cause people, animals, things) to go in different directions

strew, disperse

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