Interrupt and Knock

Interrupt

Interrupt verb - To cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion.

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Knock and interrupt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Interrupt".

Knock verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

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Interrupt and knock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Interrupt" instead a verb "Knock".

Nearby Words: knocked, knockout, knockdown, knocking, knocker

party	interrupt party	knock party
people	interrupt people	knock people
someone	interrupt someone	knock someone
time	interrupt time	knock time
Other words: damage, enemies, heroes.

Unfortunately, these (like all on-command projectiles) are nerfed in Warriors Orochi by losing the ability to interrupt or knock down enemies, so in that game the trope is partly played straight.

Source: Guns Are Worthless
Because of this, they're instead designed specifically to relentlessly assault Cress with quick attacks to interrupt his, all of which are very likely to knock him down or back.

Source: Video Game / Tales of Phantasia
Unfortunately, these bosses do nothing but spam attacks that knock your heroes all around the room and interrupt your attacks.

Source: Goddamned Boss

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