Absorb
Surround
Surround verb - To form a circle around.
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Synonyms for Surround
Absorb and surround are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Surround".
Nearby Words: surrounded, surrounding
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Both words in one sentence
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The Mages have Barrier spells which surround their body and absorb incoming attacks.
- In Odin Sphere, the "Fire/Ice Spirits" potions surround the player with three rotating elemental spirits, which can absorb one strike each.
Source: Single-Use Shield -
The eventual, more workable solution was to surround yourself with other living organisms, who would absorb the radiation.
Source: Organic Technology
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