Soak
Both words in one sentence
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Soldiers that dress in black can soak up more damage and usually carry rocket launchers.
Source: Video Game / Dead Space 3 -
Usually he'll just stand there and soak up the blows, then finish them off once they've gotten it out of their system.
Source: Franchise / Friday the 13th -
Heavily Armored Mook: Heavies are tough enough to soak multiple mags from most automatic weapons, though this is usually because most Heavies are also purple or gold rank mini-bosses.
Source: Video Game / The Division
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