Someone forced into military service.

A sudden attack or invasion.

A fierce or overwhelming attack.

A small, brief fight or battle.

To defeat completely.

A tight, organized group moving like a battle formation.

More important than anything else, like a commander’s top priority.

Sharp and forceful, like a cutting remark.

Acting quickly without thinking, like charging into battle.

A burst of gunfire or sudden release of force.

To sharply criticize, like a verbal strike.

To take power by force.

A loud, chaotic disturbance like a battlefield.

To strengthen defenses.

To secretly undermine or overthrow something.

To fight or challenge something.

To strike back after being attacked.

To organize people or resources for action.

To surround and attack from all sides.

Bossy and commanding, like a strict general.

A clever plan to outsmart an opponent.

Unchanging, like fixed battle orders.

To reject completely, like refusing a demand.

To lessen the harm or impact of a conflict.

To step down from power or leadership.

Hostile or harmful, like an enemy force.

To block or turn aside an attack.

To support a cause strongly, like rallying troops.

To set something on fire—literally or figuratively ignite conflict.