Attacks
Stab and attacks are semantically related. in assault physically topic. In some cases you can use "Stab" instead a verb "Attacks".
Stab
Stab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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This only really applies to Jill, however, as she uses a backhanded slash to make her attacks, instead of Carlos' thrusting stab, which enables her to make two attacks in the time it take Carlos to make one.
- This breaks down when one victim refuses to pick (and instead attacks the perpetrator), forcing the killer to stab him.
Source: Poisoned Chalice Switcheroo - As you attack and get hit, you build up rage, which is then used to fuel anything you can do from a big old slash attack to bashing heads to stab-stab-stun combos, boost defense at the cost of attack and vice versa, use area of effect attacks, etc.
Source: Limit Break / Video Games
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