pummel
/ˈpʌməl/
verb
- To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists.
- The boxer continued to pummel his opponent against the ropes.
- In the movie, the hero pummels the villain until he surrenders.
- The angry crowd began to pummel the thief with their fists.
- To attack or criticize severely in words or writing.
- The critics pummeled the new play with harsh reviews.
- During the debate, the candidate pummeled her rival with tough questions.
- The article pummels the government's policy on education.
- To beat or hit something repeatedly, like rain or waves.
- Waves pummeled the rocky shore all night long.
- Hail pummeled the roof of the car, making a loud noise.
- The storm continued to pummel the coast with heavy rain and wind.
Antonyms
noun
- A repeated beating or hitting action.
- The pummel of the waves against the boat was relentless.
- He gave the punching bag a quick pummel before stepping back.
- After a short pummel, the boxer was declared the winner.