Exert and Play

Exert

Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

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Play and exert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play" instead a verb "Exert".

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

Play verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

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Exert and play are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exert" instead a verb "Play".

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

Ferid of Seraph of the End like Gauron up there likes to play mind games and exert his power over the other characters, namely Crowley, Yuu, and Mika in canon as well as fanon.

Source: Angel/Devil Shipping
One of the loading screen tips says to play without items and exert dominance over players who do otherwise.

Source: Video Game / Divekick
Reiko appears to play this straight, then admits that there is no way she or any girl could love her owner, and says that she only acts as such to exert power through him.

Source: Manga / Shitsurakuen

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