Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Win against and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Win against" instead a verb "Break".
Win against
Win against verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: a child prodigy who has already won against a number of more experienced chess players
Break and win against are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Win against".
Both terms in one sentence
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Harry was able to not only break Susan out of her Lea-induced amnesia, but able to win against the Nightmare and reclaim his stolen power.
Source: Literature / Grave Peril
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