Answer: swooped

AnswerCrossword Clue
SWOOPEDDove
SWOOPEDDescended suddenly, as a bird of prey
SWOOPEDAttacked like an eagle
SWOOPEDAttacked, like an eagle
SWOOPEDPounced (upon).
SWOOPEDPounced upon and seized.
SWOOPEDCame down from the sky
SWOOPEDDescended swiftly
swoopedsweeping descent
swoopedSWOOP, to make a sudden descent
swoopedto sweep down through the air