Blocking and Reduction

Blocking

Blocking noun - The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

Reduction and blocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reduction" instead a noun "Blocking".

Nearby Words: block, blocked, blockade, blockage, blockish

Reduction

Reduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.

Blocking and reduction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blocking" instead a noun "Reduction".

Nearby Words: reduce, reducing, reductive, reductionist

Both words in one sentence

  • Barrier Warrior Lucas possesses half-damage reduction forms of both the Physical and PSI shields [both blocking and deflective] in Mother 3 and a lot of his use in combat relies on him using these shields in the later half of the game.
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