Drop
Drop verb - To strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall.
Usage example: dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow
Hit
Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Nearby Word: hitting
How words are described
| good | good drop | good hit |
| low | low drop | low hit |
| normal | normal drop | normal hit |
| top | top drop | top hit |
| Other adjectives: single, small, strong, actual, hard, severe, massive, big, huge, bad, major, final, minor, fatal, lethal, extra, significant, guaranteed, last, botched. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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This is actually nice since they usually die in one hit and drop health recovery items.
Source: Mook Maker - He has a huge hitbox, making him easier to hit or drop into the Bottomless Pit.
- Most weapon-wielding enemies can be forced to drop their weapons when hit with certain attacks (such as throws), but a few will hold onto them no matter how hard you hit them.
Source: Do Not Drop Your Weapon
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