Answer: WHACKS

AnswerCrossword Clue
WHACKSSlays, Soprano-style
WHACKSStrikes sharply
WHACKSResounding blows
WHACKSBumps off
WHACKSStrikes soundly
WHACKSClouts
WHACKSHits sharply
WHACKSHits, as with a ruler
whacksMurder
whacksStrike forcefully with a sharp blow
whacksWHACK, to strike sharply