Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

upset
defeat suddenly and unexpectedly
 
play
bet or wager (money)
 
overpower
overcome by superior force
 
rush
attack suddenly
 
wallop
defeat soundly and utterly
 
convert
complete successfully
 
loose off
fire as from a gun
 
block off
obstruct access to
 
demolish
defeat soundly and humiliatingly
 
take
obtain by winning
 
count out
declare the loser
 
net fish
fish with nets
 
lurch
defeat by a lurch
 
exceed
be or do something to a greater degree
 
hunt down
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
 
drive back
force or drive back
 
run
compete in a race
 
rout out
cause to flee
 
meet
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
 
level
aim at
 
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