Hit
Put down
Put down verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Both terms in one sentence
- It accelerates like no one's business, but it can be put down by even a glancing hit.
Source: Fragile Speedster - Though his limits are a little more flexible than Timmy's due to being a magical creature, he is also able to be put down by a single well-placed hit.
Source: Fan Fic / Burning Black -
Honey Trap: Lois displays vulnerability in front of Lex, even kissing him, just long enough to hit him with what looks like enough tranq to put down a horse.
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