Which verb means 'to hit something forcefully or violently'?

• A. to trigger
• B. to strike
• C. to undersize
• D. to wear down

Answer: (B)

Strike is the verb that directly conveys delivering a strong, forceful blow. It captures the idea of hitting something hard, whether with a fist, a tool, or an impact from outside, as in phrases like a hammer striking a nail or a storm striking the coast. The other options don’t fit this sense: to trigger means to cause something to begin or happen, not to hit; to undersize means to make something smaller than standard; to wear down means to reduce in strength or surface roughness over time. Strike is the clear fit for hitting with force.