Keep and Weaken

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Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Weaken and keep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weaken" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Weaken verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Keep and weaken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Weaken".

Nearby Words: weak, weakness, weakening

power	keep power	weaken power
family	keep family	weaken family
time	keep time	weaken time
world	keep world	weaken world
Other words: magic, city, player, humans, powers, enemies.

Poor Asuka... The armor's true purpose is to weaken and keep the Evas under control.

Source: Armor Is Useless
If you can keep away from them long enough to weaken them into being vulnerable in melee, you can keep away for long enough to finish them off.

Source: Hit-and-Run Tactics
The kiter needs to drag the tank across mines to weaken it and clear the ground while other players keep it between themselves and the boss to avoid a powerful attack.

Source: Chasing Your Tail

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