Bashing
Both words in one sentence
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Subverted Trope in that Kratos has absolutely no qualms about bashing the guardians' heads to a bloody pulp on the threshold, and then smashing the threshold itself for good measure.
Source: Threshold Guardians -
While some enemies use elaborate spin kicks and martial arts, Gant's unarmed fighting style essentially boils down to bashing his foes with his fists until they get dizzy, then smashing their skulls against his kneecaps.
Source: Good Old Fisticuffs -
Note that the Overlord is really only slow compared to his minions, who are quite happy to scramble along as fast as their little legs can carry them in order to get to the thing that needs smashing, bashing, or killing.
Source: Video Game / Overlord
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