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

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to conflict and military actions such as "raid", "disarm", and "ambush".

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Categorized English Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to attack
[Verb]

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

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

Ex: The SWAT team was called in raid the residence of a known criminal with a history of violence .
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to fight
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to take part in a violent physical action against someone

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

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to enlist
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to join the armed forces

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

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency mobilizing forces in times of crisis .
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to muster
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to gather individuals, like military or jury duty personnel, to fulfill their assigned duties

Ex: The mustered all his troops for the final attack .
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to adapt or use something, like technology or resources, for the purpose of creating a weapon or strengthening military capabilities

Ex: The weaponized certain inventions during wartime for tactical advantage .
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to arm
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to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

Ex: The resistance movement planned arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .
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to disarm
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to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

Ex: The peace treaty required both sides disarm their armies .
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to blitz
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to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

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

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

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

Ex: Hunters learn aim their rifles responsibly to ensure ethical and precise shots .
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to bomb
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to attack someone or something using explosive devices

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

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to shoot
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to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The shot from the crouch position , hitting the target .
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to miss
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to not hit or touch what was aimed at

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to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

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to shell
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to use explosives on a target

Ex: Artillery batteries were strategically positioned shell the opposing forces during the offensive .
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to ambush
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to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

Ex: During the military operation , soldiers were positioned ambush approaching enemy forces .
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to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

Ex: The spearheaded a new business strategy to revitalize the company .
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to invade
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to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
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to war
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to engage in armed conflict

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to bring soldiers into action for military service

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

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

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

Ex: The intelligence unit used drones reconnoiter the border for any signs of unauthorized activity .
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