coldcock
Drop with punch
To coldcock someone is to knock them out with a single punch, typically unexpected and to the head.
The blow comes without warning—cold because the victim never saw it coming: He coldcocked the guy before anyone could react.
Sometimes spelled as two words.
Strike with fist
- haymakerWild knockout punch
- knockout punchBlow causing unconsciousness
- sucker punchUnanticipated strike without warning
- slugNaked terrestrial mollusk
wallop · clobber · belt · smack · bash · thump · clout · whack
Surprise strike from concealment
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
- sucker punchUnanticipated strike without warning
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
unprovoked · startle · shock · jolt · unawares · sneak attack · cheap shot · from behind
Not awake or aware
flatten · lay out · knock out · lights out · down for the count · incapacitate · stun · daze
punch
Strike with fist
- haymakerWild knockout punch
- knockout punchBlow causing unconsciousness
- sucker punchUnanticipated strike without warning
slug · wallop · clobber · belt · smack · bash · thump · clout · whack · biff
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
- sucker punchUnanticipated strike without warning
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
sudden · unprovoked · startle · shock · jolt · unawares · sneak attack · cheap shot · from behind · without warning
unconscious
Not awake or aware
deck · flatten · lay out · knock out · lights out · down for the count · incapacitate · stun · daze · KO
coldcockrevive
Restore consciousness or vigor
resuscitate · rouse · awaken · bring around · wake up