Sacrifice a fly? Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a sharp blow
(verb)
1. hit swiftly with a violent blow

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SACRIFICE (noun)
1. the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
2. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
SACRIFICE (verb)
1. endure the loss of
2. kill or destroy
FLY (verb)
1. pass away rapidly
2. decrease rapidly and disappear
FLY (noun)
1. flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
2. an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
FLY (adjective)
1. (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked

Hint 3: Anagram

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