take the offensive

ambush assail assault beat besiege blast bombard charge harm hit hurt infiltrate invade raid stab storm strike

advance aggress bash bat bean beset biff boot bop brain bust clip clock club combat cook jump kick larrup molest mug overwhelm punch rush slog soak wallop whop

boff chop down knock block off knock cold knock for a loop lay siege to light into pounce upon set upon turn on

aid assist guard help leave alone lose protect retreat surrender

decrease

be lazy defend resist shelter shield slough off submit support sustain withstand