Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Conflict and Military Actions

to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

to join the armed forces

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

to gather individuals, like military or jury duty personnel, to fulfill their assigned duties

to adapt something for use in conflict or violence

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

to aim to shoot at or attack a certain person or thing

to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

to use explosives on a target

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

to engage in armed conflict

to bring soldiers into action for military service

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground

to make a military observation or examination of an area to gather information, often in preparation for a future action