Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pummelled
verb
/ˈpʌm.əld/
Definition
To strike or hit repeatedly with force; to beat heavily.
Examples
- The boxer pummelled his opponent until the referee stepped in.
- Waves pummelled the shore during the storm.
- She pummelled the dough with her fists to make it elastic.
Meaning
The act of hitting something or someone with great intensity, often resulting in bruising or damage.
Synonyms
- bludgeoned
- thrashed
- pounded
- hit
- assaulted