Checkmate and Terminate

Checkmate

Checkmate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Terminate and checkmate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terminate" instead a verb "Checkmate".

Nearby Words: checkmated, checkmating

Terminate

Terminate verb - To bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point.

Checkmate and terminate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Checkmate" instead a verb "Terminate".

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