Intercept and Tackle

Intercept

Intercept verb - To stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course.

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Tackle and intercept are semantically related in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Tackle" instead a verb "Intercept".

Nearby Words: intercepted, interception, intercepting, interceptor

Tackle

Tackle verb - To start work on energetically.

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Intercept and tackle are semantically related in seize topic. Sometimes you can use "Intercept" instead a verb "Tackle", if it concerns topics such as jump on and grab.

Nearby Words: tackled, tackling

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Common collocations

force	intercept force	tackle force
number	intercept number	tackle number
opponent	intercept opponent	tackle opponent
enemies	intercept enemies	tackle enemies

Both words in one sentence

Tecmo's Captain Tsubasa, extraordinary strong shot and tackle techniques include a knockback effect that sends weaker oppornents trying to intercept the user across the field in an exaggerated fashion.

Source: Knockback

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