Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

shell
use explosives on
 
recalcitrate
show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
 
beset
assail or attack on all sides:
 
operate
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
 
tilt
charge with a tilt
 
bet
stake on the outcome of an issue
 
fight back
defend oneself
 
get back
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
 
protect
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
 
outsail
sail faster or better than
 
score
gain points in a game
 
remilitarise
militarize anew
 
play
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
 
seal
hunt seals
 
militarise
lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force
 
cover
protect or defend (a position in a game)
 
field
play as a fielder
 
course
hunt with hounds
 
trump
play a trump
 
set
urge to attack someone
 
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