Bending
Tendency
Tendency noun - An established pattern of behavior.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- David Rossi of Criminal Minds has a tendency to be this, particularly if bending a rule will help a team member or save someone's life.
Source: Cowboy Cop / Live-Action TV - A distinct tendency towards being able to make workable, interesting and entertaining omni-competent and plot-bending characters (examples: see Flavius Belisarius, Michael Stearns and Victor Cachat).
Source: Signature Style / Literature
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