Fire
Fire verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
Slowing down and fire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slowing down" instead a verb "Fire".
Slowing down
Fire and slowing down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fire" instead a verb "Slowing down".
Both terms in one sentence
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The Juggernaut: The Tiger quite literally wades through the fire of three Sherman tanks without even slowing down, and whenever its shells find their mark dead-on it's a One-Hit Kill.
Source: Film / Fury (2014) -
Nerves of Steel: The SEALs wade into gunfire against massive odds without flinching or slowing down while still maintaining fire discipline and squad tactics.
Source: Film / Act of Valor -
Instead, they vary in their styles: Air focuses on one target, Fire affects large areas, Earth is largely defensive, and Water focuses on disrupting and slowing down enemies.
Source: Video Game / Guild Wars
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