Better and Negate

Better

Better verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.

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Negate and better are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negate" instead a verb "Better".

Negate verb - To declare not to be true.

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Better and negate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Better" instead a verb "Negate".

Nearby Words: negative, negation, negating, negatory, negator

problem	better problem	negate problem
loss	better loss	negate loss
armor	better armor	negate armor
powers	better powers	negate powers
Other words: spells, advantages, problems, achievements.

Vivi's Doomsday ability (combined with the party equipped with armor or accessories that negate, or better yet, absorb Shadow element) against any enemy that doesn't negate or absorb Shadow element.

Source: Game Breaker / Final Fantasy
Not only does this also negate the aforementioned problem of Rings after Special Stages, it also gives you a better fighting chance in certain stages, including the final boss.

Source: Video Game / Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Also, in order to negate a curse, you have to bless the target with something better.

Source: Irrevocable Order

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