Block and Suppress

Block

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

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

Suppress

Suppress verb - To hold back the normal growth of.
Usage example: pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere

Block and suppress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Suppress".

Common collocations

ability block ability suppress ability
energy block energy suppress energy
power block power suppress power
vision block vision suppress vision
Other words: effect, magic, pain, powers, memories, abilities.
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