Pop and Wreck

Pop

Pop verb - To cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive.

Usage example: popping popcorn over a campfire

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Wreck and pop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a verb "Pop".

Nearby Words: popped, popping, poping, poped

Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

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Pop and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pop" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

human	human pop	human wreck
old	old pop	old wreck
dying	dying pop	dying wreck
massive	massive pop	massive wreck
Other adjectives: aforementioned.

Mook Maker: They tend to pop up from time to time; Halfling huts spit out halflings until you send in minions to wreck the place, and Beholders summon enemies until you take them down.

Source: Video Game / Overlord
Random Event: Lots, from ethical dilemmas that pop up when you colonize some worlds, to "mega" events that can save or wreck your entire empire.

Source: Video Game / Galactic Civilizations
Heart wrenching, of course, with Tomoya quickly becoming a crying wreck while holding his newly born child Aaaaaaand cue the upbeat happy J-pop ED!

Source: Mood Whiplash / Anime and Manga

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