Sword is related to Fighting. Fighting is related to Punch. 
Intimate is a synonym of Close. Close is a synonym of Exit. Exit is a synonym of Passing. Basketball can be used for Passing. 
Sword <--RelatedTo--> Fighting <--RelatedTo--> Punch 
Intimate <--Synonym--> Close <--Synonym--> Exit <--Synonym--> Passing <--UsedFor-- Basketball 