Modify
Needle
Needle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Subverted with Blitz Needle - attempts to modify it for non-combat use were abandoned after a recruit accidentally riddled Leutenant Feron's bunk with holes.
Source: Video Game / Spiral Knights
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