Collateral
Collateral noun - A security pledged for the repayment of a loan.
Means and collateral are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Collateral".
Nearby Word: collate
Means
Means noun - How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.
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Synonyms for Means
Collateral and means are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Collateral" instead a noun "Means".
Both words in one sentence
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Conversely, when running against Mitsuhama, runners tend to not worrry so much about collateral damage - going up against the "zero zone" means that survival and victory take priority.
Source: Tabletop Game / Shadowrun -
This means the rabbits are attempting to force their enemy to fight in a way that means the maximum amount of collateral damage and civilian death toll on their own side is caused.
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The Anti-Hero might just be tempted to shoot you anyway, even if it means a little collateral damage.
Source: Human Shield
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