English Dictionary
Definition of “pummel”
pummel (ˈpʌməl
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to strike repeatedly with or as if with the fists Also (less commonly) pommel
Word Origin
C16: see pommel
Synonyms
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beat,
punch,
pound,
strike,
knock,
belt,
hammer,
bang,
batter,
thump,
clobber,
lambast(e) beat the living daylights out of rain blows upon beat or knock seven bells out of
Usage examples
Now she longed to fly at Barbara Marion and pummel her into the ground.
Christina Jones, TICKLED PINK (2002)"We suppose the chance to pummel Jeff Brazier without fear of punishment is rather tempting.
Megastar (2005)As the skies over Baghdad fell quiet for the first time since the war began, U. S. warplanes continued to pummel Tikrit.
Ottawa Sun (2003)`I also saw them pummel Auxerre in their opening home match in the group.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)Her right leg raised, as though to tuck itself about the pummel , was lost and unsteady without the comfort of pressure below the knee.
Keane, Molly & Phipps, Sally, Molly Keane's Ireland (1993)
