Knock and Stagger

Knock

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

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

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

Stagger verb - To move forward while swaying from side to side.

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Knock and stagger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Stagger".

character	knock character	stagger character
people	knock people	stagger people
bit	knock bit	stagger bit
boss	knock boss	stagger boss
Other words: damage, car, dragon, target, anyone, opponent, enemy, superman, times, opponents, enemies, zombies.

In Tales of Vesperia, both player and bosses alike can activate Overlimit mode to stagger or knock back nearby foes, allowing them to turn the tables.

Source: Combo Breaker
Combo Breaker: Both player and bosses alike can activate Overlimit mode to stagger or knock back nearby foes, allowing them to turn the tables.

Source: Video Game / Tales of Vesperia
Critical Hit: Can be used to stagger or knock down enemies when it occurs.

Source: Video Game / Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader

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