Apply and Drain

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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Drain and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drain" instead a verb "Apply".

Drain verb - To remove (liquid) gradually or completely.

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Apply and drain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Drain".

Nearby Words: drained, draining, drainage

skill	apply skill	drain skill
power	apply power	drain power
force	apply force	drain force
strength	apply strength	drain strength
Other words: amount, time, level, bit, damage, powers, amounts.

Certain enemies, such as the undead, can apply disease debuffs which drain your power.

Source: Mana Drain
It also includes the fact that Newton's Laws of Motion still apply, and not pulling energy from elsewhere will drain you quickly.

Source: Magic A Is Magic A

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