noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of pommel. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1. 1
   To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

   "Rain pummeled the roof."

2. 2
   strike, usually with the fist wordnet
3. 3
   To scornfully criticize someone or something.

   "The politician was pummeled by the media for his controversial statements."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bangbastebastinadobatterbeatbelabor

Example

More examples

"I ought to pummel you for everything obnoxious you said about my aunt."

Etymology

Alteration of pommel.

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