Defend
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Right-Hand Attack Dog: With the right training, your colonists can sic their dogs on distant enemies instead of simply keeping them near to defend their handlers from harm.
Source: Video Game / RimWorld - The Battle City series by Namco is also an early example where player(s) have to defend the base in addition to keeping themselves alive.
Source: Hold the Line -
The secret to keeping Pahn alive is raise him to around level 40 or so, and during the duel with Teo, constantly defend and hope that Teo keeps using his special attack.
Source: Video Game / Suikoden
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