Protect
Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Slam
Slam verb - To shove into a closed position with force and noise.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In Phantasy Star Online 2, Wolgahda and Falz Hunar both use this (via a sumo stomp and a fist slam respectively) and simply jumping won't protect you from either.
Source: Shockwave Stomp -
HeelFace Door-Slam: Dryad arranges for herself, Harpy, Hellhound, and Minotaur to go into protective custody to protect themselves from the Higher Phantoms so they can live in peace.
Source: Fanfic / Friendship Is Showtime -
The extra lives are superflous since you've already beaten the entire game, but the upgraded triple jump does protect you from high falls.]] Pressure Plate: There are switches Mario can step or slam on that will open doors or activate something nearby.
Source: Videogame / Super Mario 64
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