Initiative and Shift

Initiative

Initiative noun - Readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity.

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Shift and initiative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shift" instead a noun "Initiative".

Shift noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Usage example: desperate shifts to stave off financial disaster

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Initiative and shift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Initiative" instead a noun "Shift".

Nearby Words: shifting, shifted, shifty, shiftiness, shifter

similar	similar initiative	similar shift
original	original initiative	original shift
critical	critical initiative	critical shift
single	single initiative	single shift
Other adjectives: entire, real, massive, important, new, major, negative.

According to the wiki, the minds of a resocialized person are described by telepaths as being "fuzzy" and lacking the depth of personality found in ordinary humans, possess little to no initiative, and will shift loyalties if their commander does so as well.

Source: Empty Shell
Now called Batgirl of Burnside The trio gives the series a brighter focus with a new costume for Barbara to go with the shift in tone.As part of DC's Rebirth initiative, the series received a sequel in 2016, also titled Batgirl but known unofficially as Batgirl (Rebirth).

Source: Comicbook / Batgirl (2011)

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