headhunt

/ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/

Etymology

Back-formation from headhunter.

verb

To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
To actively recruit executive personnel.
To pitch at a batter's head.“There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.”
To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.