Blow
Release
Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).
How words are described
| physical | physical blow | physical release |
| similar | similar blow | similar release |
| complete | complete blow | complete release |
| single | single blow | single release |
| Other adjectives: actual, successful, massive, major, final, accidental, next, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- They even play with it by having the invading Soviets blow up the Kingdome, which was demolished in reality a few years before the game's release.
Source: Shown Their Work / Video Games -
Blow You Away: Emyulina, one of the current magical girl warriors, can release hurricane force winds.
Source: Manga / Mei Company -
Primarily, it is able to release energy and thus acts as a power source or a way to blow stuff up with "magic." It can also be used to repair or craft items, hence why it acts as a "buyout" option.
Source: Video Game / Endless Legend
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