Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Physical Actions and Reactions

to strike forcefully with a sharp blow

to hit or punch lightly and quickly, often in a playful or teasing manner

to beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully

to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

to hit or strike with force, often accidentally

to hit using hands or weapons

to push forcefully with a quick, strong movement, often using hands or body

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

to block the throat, hinder breathing and cause suffocation

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

to attack or handle someone or something roughly, causing severe injury or damage

to beat or strike repeatedly with force, often in a violent or uncontrolled manner

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

to deliver a quick, sharp punch with a straight arm, often used in boxing to hit an opponent

to wrestle or struggle closely with someone, using hands or the body

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise