Aim and Effect

Aim

Aim verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

Usage example: aimed to have his paper all done in time to go to the movies

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Effect and aim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effect" instead the word "Aim" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: aimed, aiming

Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Aim and effect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aim" instead the word "Effect" as a noun or a verb.

good	good aim	good effect
special	special aim	special effect
best	best aim	best effect
better	better aim	better effect
Other adjectives: similar, specific, original, actual, real, great, bad, main, permanent, major, apparent, secondary, deadly, overall.

way	aim way	effect way
times	aim times	effect times

You can, however, use precise aim on the slingshot to effect a groin attack on a girl; simply enter aim mode, zoom in on a girl's groin and shoot her.

Source: Groin Attack / Video Games
Parasite Eve 2 doubles the effect of Blind with Interface Screw by darkening the screen while also preventing you from targeting enemies so that you can't auto aim with your guns.

Source: Standard Status Effects
Interface Screw: Get nailed by a stunning effect and you will move slowly as well as having your aim go completely wild for the duration.

Source: Video Game / Gotham City Impostors

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