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nab(verb, take, force, remove, disturb)
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offensive(attack, assault)
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onset(attack, assault)
2
onslaught(attack, assault)
2
overrun(verb, upset, take, force, beat)
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overwhelm(verb, upset, take, force, charge)
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pounce on(verb, expression, attack, hide, assault)
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pound(verb, beat, crush, overcome, overwhelm)
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repulse(noun, verb, upset, break, beat)
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retreat
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shelter(noun, position, wait)
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skulk(verb, attack, slip, hide, steal)
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sneak(verb, move, concealment)
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spring
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stalk(verb, follow, hide, track, trail)
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subdue(verb, upset, take, force, beat)
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surprise attack(noun, expression, trap, ambuscade)
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swoop down on(verb, expression, idiom, attack, hide)
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take the offensive(expression, idiom, charge, beat, hurt)
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take unawares
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