Swat (verb)

1. Hit (someone or something) with a quick, sharp blow.
2. Briskly brush or sweep away (an insect or other small creature) with a flat object or one's hand.
3. Eliminate (a problem or difficulty) quickly and decisively.

Origin:

Origin uncertain, possibly imitative of the sound made by striking.

Examples:

1. He swatted the fly with his newspaper.
2. She swatted away the spider with her hand.
3. The police force swatted the criminal organization.
4. The team swatted the competition with their superior skills.
5. He swatted the question with a nonchalant answer.