Clock
Clock verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
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Slug
Slug verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: she got so angry that she slugged the back of the chair and knocked it over
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