Expectation
Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.
Stab and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stab" instead a noun "Expectation".
Stab
Stab noun - A mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument.
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Expectation and stab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Stab".
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- Cornerstab: Doing the same with corners, with the expectation that the enemy will turn the corner as tight as they can, so you make a wide berth around them and stab them before they realize you came back.
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