Begin
Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Winding up is an antonym for begin.
Nearby Word: beginning
Winding up
Both terms in one sentence
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Situational Damage Attack: The various Jacks have a move called Gigaton Punch, where the Jack du jour will begin winding up his arm as the announcer starts counting, similar to the aforementioned Balrog.
Source: Video Game / Tekken -
Challenge of the Super Friends: The End, where the Legion of Doom travel to a horrific Lovecraftian universe and begin winding up like victims in the Event Horizon and Hellraiser films.
Source: Cosmic Horror Story
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