Drop and Knock out

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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

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Knock out and drop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knock out" instead a verb "Drop".

Nearby Words: dropped, dropping, droplet, dropout, dropper

Knock out verb - To use up all the physical energy of.

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Drop and knock out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drop" instead a verb "Knock out".

Knock Out from Transformers Prime is a vain, sadistic pretty-boy of a Decepticon who once managed to get the drop on Optimus Prime.

Source: The Fighting Narcissist
This is especially noticeable with Braviary, whose powerful "Sky Drop" move requires two turns to inflict damage, meaning that in the time it takes Braviary to knock out one opponent, its prior evolution could possibly knock out four.

Source: Video Game / Pokémon Conquest
Flower Pot Drop: Nero, Madam Pheip and a crazy Russian use this technique to knock out three guards so they can be Dressing as the Enemy.

Source: Comic Strip / Nero

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