Block and Resist

Block

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

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

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

ability	block ability	resist ability
power	block power	resist power
attack	block attack	resist attack
attempt	block attempt	resist attempt
Other words: control, effect, time, spell, light, effects, magic, attacks, bullets, powers, shots, spells, weapons, attempts.

Some enemies, particularly fellow Force users, resist or block this and could even do the same to you with a strike.

Source: Do Not Drop Your Weapon
They have a 100% success rate to ANY enemy that doesn't resist/block/repel Dark or Light, respectively.

Source: One Hit Kill / Video Games
Nothing can block them (though you can certainly resist them), but nothing is weak against them either.

Source: Non-Elemental

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