Brush
Brush noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.
Melee
Melee noun - A rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people.
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Invoked big time when melee is maxed out; Sebastian can literally punch the FACE off a Haunted and brush it off as no big deal.
Source: Video Game / The Evil Within -
If you shoot them, hit them with a melee weapon, or even just brush against them, they explode.
Source: Made of Explodium -
The Brush variations of this type operate more like swords or other melee weapons.
Source: Video Game / Splatoon
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