Apply and Abuse

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Apply

Apply verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
Usage example: apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding
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Abuse and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Abuse" instead a verb "Apply".
Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Abuse

Abuse verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.
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Apply and abuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Abuse".
Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

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skill apply skill abuse skill
fire apply fire abuse fire
power apply power abuse power
status apply status abuse status
Other words: effect, way, physics, rule, law, bit, effects, rules, skills, powers, abilities.
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