Punch
Punch verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Shoot
Shoot verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
How words are described
| old | old punch | old shoot |
| good | good punch | good shoot |
| full | full punch | full shoot |
| long | long punch | long shoot |
| Other adjectives: normal, short, single, actual, big, huge, infamous, quick, decent, famous, final, less, last, occasional, literal, red. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Shepard him/herself - a Renegade can sometimes punch/shoot potential problems through dialogue options.
Source: Combat Pragmatist / Video Games -
In fact, you can shoot or punch him and kill him in one hit at one point in the game and he does not even put up a fight at that point.
Source: Video Game / Oni -
If you punch or shoot them, they always drop useful stuff like guns, ammo and grenades.
Source: Shake Someone, Objects Fall
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