Bust
Bust verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: busted the storekeeper on the nose and was promptly arrested for it
Slog
Slog verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the two boxers were so exhausted they just slogged each other indiscriminately
Nearby Word: slogged
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