Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Physical Actions and Reactions

to not let any harm come to someone or something

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

to protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

to use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth