Fell
Fell verb - To strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall.
Strike
Strike verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Baldur's Gate used this with spectacular effect, where foes...or characters, including sometimes the hero...got "chunked" if they fell below -10HP in a single strike.
Source: Non-Lethal K.O. -
Lance Berkman batted next and fell behind the count 12, leaving the Rangers again one strike away from victory and a championship.
Source: Down to the Last Play -
One direct strike can fell any monster, although this should only be a last resort as it renders the stone worthless.
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