Answer: swooped

AnswerCrossword Clue
SWOOPED

Dove

SWOOPED

Descended suddenly, as a bird of prey

SWOOPED

Attacked like an eagle

SWOOPEDAttacked, like an eagle
SWOOPED
Pounced (upon).
SWOOPED
Pounced upon and seized.
SWOOPEDCame down from the sky
SWOOPEDDescended swiftly