Apply and Lock

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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

Lock verb - Fasten with a lock.

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Apply and lock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Lock".

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

power	apply power	lock power
time	apply time	lock time
level	apply level	lock level
penalty	apply penalty	lock penalty
Other words: times, skills, weapons, abilities.

There are other saving throw penalties that you can apply to all saves, but not enough to make the save impossible (and thus permanently lock the enemy down).

Source: Useless Useful Spell
Final Fantasy X: Doublecast and Ultima definitely apply; they lie behind several high level lock-spheres, so they'll most likely only be unlocked just before the Point of No Return (if at all).

Source: Last Disc Magic
One of Canadian Mafia Princess Tiffany's signature moves was to apply a reverse Indian death lock, grab the side of her opponent's head and then cover their nose and mouth with her other hand.

Source: Face Palm of Doom

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Lock or Apply. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apply/lock.

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