Sports Strategy Words

noun a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

verb to benefit or gain an advantage

• One advantage of using this software is its ability to streamline processes.
• The advantage of living close to work is that you can sleep in longer.
• Dude, the advantage of having a car is you can go wherever you want, whenever you want.
• In the game of chess, having the advantage means you are in a better position to win.

verb to pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

adjective showing a lack of decisiveness or confidence

adverb in a hesitant manner

• She was hesitating to make a decision until she had all the necessary information.
• He kept hesitating about whether to ask her out on a date.
• Stop hesitating and just go for it!
• The sun was hesitating behind the clouds, unsure if it wanted to come out or not.

verb to overcome or bring under control by force, intimidation, or persuasion

• The police were successful in subduing the suspect without the use of excessive force.
• It took three security guards to subdue the rowdy customer at the bar.
• The bouncer had no trouble subduing the troublemaker at the club.
• Her calming presence had a way of subduing even the most chaotic situations.