to launch an assault or offensive using force; to strike at a target

to launch a surprise attack or raid; to strike unexpectedly

a setback or psychological shock; a discouragement that dampens one's enthusiasm or confidence

a significant influence, disruption, or shock

to defeat; to beat; to vanquish

to shoot or fire a weapon such as a gun or artillery at a target

to shoot with a gun; to fire a gun

to hit a target or strike a point accurately; to be struck by something like lightning

to see something with one's own eyes; to witness a happening

to strike back; to beat back; to respond to an attack with a counterattack

a person who personally sees an event or accident take place

the sport of boxing; pugilism

to launch an attack or make a sally; also used to describe taking the initiative in a competition or struggle

to launch a sudden and violent attack; to assault by surprise

a person who shoots at people from a concealed position; marksman; sharpshooter

to strike; to hit; to ram; to dash against

to bat or hit a ball in sports such as tennis, baseball, or golf

An injury or physical reaction caused by electricity passing through the body of a person or animal

to strike someone so that they fall; to defeat an opponent

to strike or hit with great force; to bash; to smash; to slap or punch

boxer; pugilist

to hit back; to return fire

to resist and fight back against an aggressor or a menace; to beat back

An irregular military group that operates in small, mobile units to attack an enemy, disrupt transportation, or destroy military facilities

Elite military units used for sudden attacks or shock tactics

to kill by shooting; to strike dead with a firearm

to attack or criticize someone or something fiercely in speech or writing; to assail

to strike; to beat; to lash or pound against something

a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position

To chase after and attack a fleeing enemy

To attack from ambush or to shoot from a hidden position when the enemy is unprepared.

to shoot down an aircraft or missile

to fight or wrestle, especially with hands or in combat sports; to capture prey or struggle against obstacles like waves or fate

To clap each other's hands as a gesture of encouragement or to seal a promise.

the force of an impact, thrust, or collision; wallop

to fight guerrilla warfare; to carry out mobile attacks with no fixed position

(computing) to click or single-click; to press and release a mouse button once while the cursor is over an item

to check or stop an advance; to use defensive measures to block an enemy from attacking, reinforcing, or retreating

perfect and without any flaws that could be criticized or attacked; invulnerable; watertight

an individual who carries out an assault or surprise attack

A lightweight artillery weapon that fires explosive shells at high angles, typically loaded from the muzzle.

to fight back against an attack; to return fire

to break through; to destroy; to crush or defeat an opponent

to beat back or repel an enemy or attack

to defeat and scatter an enemy; to smash or knock to pieces; to wallop

To attack from two or more sides simultaneously; an offensive maneuver involving forces attacking from multiple directions

to pound, rap, or strike; the act of striking or beating

shock wave or blast wave, such as one caused by an explosion or supersonic motion

to be struck by lightning; damage or injury caused by the powerful electrical current during a thunderstorm