Bend
Bend verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Especially to and bend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Especially to" instead a verb "Bend".
Especially to
Bend and especially to are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bend" instead a verb "Especially to".
Both terms in one sentence
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The Munchkin: Lando constantly tries to bend the LARP's rules to his own advantage, especially to keep himself alive during battle when by all rights he should be out.
Source: Film / Knights of Badassdom -
Despite the fact that they bend the rules and act incredibly snobbish and antagonistic to those around them, especially to Gordon.
Source: Series / Gotham - Montoya and Allen think they're this - but they bend the rules and act snobbish and antagonistic to those around them, especially to Gordon.
Source: Series / Gotham
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Especially to and Bend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bend/especially_to
Bend & Especially to. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bend/especially_to>.
Especially to or Bend. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bend/especially_to.
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