Absorb and Hold

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Absorb

Absorb verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Hold is a synonym for absorb in take topic. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Absorb", when it comes to topics like engross, rivet, occupy complete attention.

Nearby Words: absorbed, absorption, absorbing, absorbent, absorber

Hold

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Absorb is a synonym for hold in keep topic. Sometimes you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Hold", if it concerns topics such as take, control, exclude, maintain.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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fire	absorb fire	hold fire
power	absorb power	hold power
people	absorb people	hold people
kind	absorb kind	hold kind
Other words: body, amount, number, time, world, water, weapons.

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It's a big ring that can be fired anywhere (basically yet another nerfed version of Metal Blade), but if you hold the fire button, the ring will cover Mega Man, and will absorb bullets.

Source: Video Game / Mega Man Rock Force
Shield-Bearing Mook: Skeletons later in the game might hold shields, which allow them to absorb a few more hits before they go down.

Source: Video Game / Trine
Badass Adorable Big Eater: Chekhov's Skill: She was able to hold Ibara steady when Haruto was using the AED, hinting at her later ability to absorb Kanon's electricity.

Source: Characters / Coppelion

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