Finish and Restrain

Finish

Finish verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.

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Restrain and finish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Finish".

Nearby Words: finished, finis, finishing, finisher

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Finish and restrain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Finish" instead a verb "Restrain".

Iron Man's new armor is capable of firing a set of handcuffs at enemies' legs or arms, in case he needs to restrain someone quickly and non-lethally, like Steve, for example, so he can finish off Bucky without any interruption.

Source: Film / Captain America: Civil War
Nightmare Eclipse experiences this when her parents, turned into plants by Discord but then supercharged by earlier events restrain her so the heroes can finish her off, just like Shady did to Discord in his first defeat and Fluttershy's spirit did to bring down Odyne!

Source: Villainous B.S.O.D.
While you and your opponent are seeking openings for a thrust, opportunities will arise to try and capture your opponent's sword, restrain and redirect his limbs and body using your off hand, or throw him to the ground where you can finish him off with your dagger.

Source: Useful Notes / European Swordsmanship

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