Double and Turn

Double

Double verb - To make twice as great or as many.

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Turn and double are semantically related In some cases you can use "Turn" instead the word "Double" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: doubled, doublet, doubling, doubly

Turn verb - To change one's course or direction.

Usage example: the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area

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Double and turn are semantically related in sudden change topic. Sometimes you can use "Double" instead the word "Turn" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: turned, turning

rare	rare double	rare turn
similar	similar double	similar turn
short	short double	short turn
original	original double	original turn
Other adjectives: fake, true, single, real, big, huge, slow, dangerous, possible, apparent, temporary, extra, last, previous, last-minute.

But since the Swedish language makes it impossible to keep the double-entendre where "turn to" can mean "become" as well as "turn for help to," Misty's reasoning feels like Insane Troll Logic.

Source: Anime / Pokémon 2000
Like Mega Gengar, Mega Kangaskhan was quickbanned by Smogon; its ability effectively gave her a Base Attack of 217, could break Substitutes, Focus Sashes, and Sturdy, and made the effect of Power-Up Punch activate twice so it could double its attack in one turn with a move that could not be Taunted.

Source: Website / Smogon
In Final Fantasy VIII, a small rebel faction's Zany Scheme to capture President Vinzer Deling alive succeeds...only for him to turn out to be an undead body double who TaLKs liKE TorGO.

Source: Body Double

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