Block and Combat

Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

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Combat and block are semantically related In some cases you can use "Combat" instead a verb "Block".

Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

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Block and combat are semantically related in obstruct topic. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Combat".

long	long block	long combat
similar	similar block	similar combat
normal	normal block	normal combat
regular	regular block	regular combat
Other adjectives: original, single, effective, real, psychic, traditional, final, next, basic.

Counter Attack: The game's combat revolves around tricking opponents into committing to an attack or block, and then punishing mistakes.

Source: Video Game / Overgrowth
Blocking Stops All Damage - While played absolutely straight in combat, generals have no block animation (just a short "weapon clashing" sound), making them appear unflinching whenever they block an attack.

Source: Video Game / DragonForce
This is for you to either get out of the way of incoming fire, or block it with a combat roll.

Source: Bullet Time

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