Cleave and Explode

Cleave

Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

Explode and cleave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Cleave".

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

Cleave and explode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Explode".

Common collocations

way cleave way explode way
spell cleave spell explode spell
head cleave head explode head
damage cleave damage explode damage
Other words: target, opponent, enemy, heads, bullets, enemies.
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