Down
Down verb - To strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall.
Trip up and down are semantically related. in knock down topic. In some cases you can use "Trip up" instead a verb "Down".
Nearby Word: downed
Trip up
Trip up verb - Cause to stumble.
Both terms in one sentence
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Most comic characters with Super Strength have used this move at one time or another to create an earthquake/shockwave and trip up or knock down opponents.
Source: Ground Pound -
The Starscream: Tybalt, who plays the role of Commander Contrarian to Reynard while waiting for him to trip up so he can kick him while he's down.
Source: Literature / The Reynard Cycle - The Reynard Cycle: Tybalt, who plays the role of Commander Contrarian to Reynard while waiting for him to trip up so he can kick him while he's down.
Source: The Starscream / Literature
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