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