Interrupt and Let

Interrupt

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

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

Let verb - To give permission to.

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Interrupt and let are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Interrupt" instead a verb "Let".

Nearby Word: letting

attack	interrupt attack	let attack
people	interrupt people	let people
someone	interrupt someone	let someone
plot	interrupt plot	let plot
Other words: show, time, way, game, story, fight, damage, suicide.

There's also a number of scripted sequences that involve enemies already attacking each other, which the player can interrupt or let them weaken each other first.

Source: Videogame / Doom (2016)
Bladder of Steel: CaptainTurbo doesn't let things like needing to use the bathroom interrupt him during a race.

Source: Lets Play / SuperLPHeroes
Before Halo: Combat Evolved came out, most shooters didn't let players interrupt animations like reloading and attacking at all.

Source: Lag Cancel

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